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Suggest Treatment For Itchy Anus

Hey, I have a itchy anus, but ive already treated myself with worm tablets, and whenever i try to sleep, it really irratates me more.

I use a cream called proctosedyl, and ive been using it for two days, but the itchyness isnt relieved.

I'm 17, and its itching like crazy...
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hello dear

Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query in details .

* This seems in relation with dryness of peri anal skin or cracking .

* Guidelines for better outcome

Drink plenty of liquids .
Prefer soft , light diet with more of green leafy veg , whole grains , cereals , pulses , legumes , organic fresh fruits .
Avoid all types of oily , spicy , non veg , hot beverages , junk foods , dairy fat .

Bulk forming laxative as Ispaghula husk 3 teaspoonful at night with a glass of drinking lukewarm water helps by smooth bowel evacuations .

Tab. cetrizine ( 10 ) mg for control of itching morning and evening .
Xylocaine ( 5 % ) jelly application over the anal part gives soothing action .

Sitz bath ( sitting in a tub filled with lukewarm water 5 minutes each 3 times a day and additionally after passing stools ) helps .
Avoid long drives , sitting prolong on hard surfaces .

Control of blood sugar , cholesterol , body weight .
Avoid smoking , alcohol if consuming .


Wishing you fine recovery .
Feel free to ask any further doubts .

Regards .

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Suggest Treatment For Itchy Anus

Hello dear Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com I have evaluated your query in details . * This seems in relation with dryness of peri anal skin or cracking . * Guidelines for better outcome Drink plenty of liquids . Prefer soft , light diet with more of green leafy veg , whole grains , cereals , pulses , legumes , organic fresh fruits . Avoid all types of oily , spicy , non veg , hot beverages , junk foods , dairy fat . Bulk forming laxative as Ispaghula husk 3 teaspoonful at night with a glass of drinking lukewarm water helps by smooth bowel evacuations . Tab. cetrizine ( 10 ) mg for control of itching morning and evening . Xylocaine ( 5 % ) jelly application over the anal part gives soothing action . Sitz bath ( sitting in a tub filled with lukewarm water 5 minutes each 3 times a day and additionally after passing stools ) helps . Avoid long drives , sitting prolong on hard surfaces . Control of blood sugar , cholesterol , body weight . Avoid smoking , alcohol if consuming . Wishing you fine recovery . Feel free to ask any further doubts . Regards .