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What Causes Itching In Anus Post A Colonoscopy?

I had a colonoscopy 5 months ago , due to having diverticulitis, an ever since then , I ve been having problems with itchy an uncomfortable, anel problems , I tried hemriod cream , soft whips , even soft whip , an blood is found on the whip but not in stool , just wondering what wrong
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Thank you very much for contacting healthcare magic.

You complain that you have itching sensation around anal region.You have diverticulitis problems.

Anal fissure may cause itching sensation aroun anal region.

Take high fiber diet so digestion is improve.
Drink more water.
Avoid spicy foods and oily foods.
Mostly diverticulit hemorrige resolve spontaneously.

Stool softner can use to avoid constipation.
Wash the area by warm water.
Analgesic cream can use to prevent pain.
Nitroglycerin ointment can use.

Wish you a good health.
Take care.
Thank you very much.


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What Causes Itching In Anus Post A Colonoscopy?

Thank you very much for contacting healthcare magic. You complain that you have itching sensation around anal region.You have diverticulitis problems. Anal fissure may cause itching sensation aroun anal region. Take high fiber diet so digestion is improve. Drink more water. Avoid spicy foods and oily foods. Mostly diverticulit hemorrige resolve spontaneously. Stool softner can use to avoid constipation. Wash the area by warm water. Analgesic cream can use to prevent pain. Nitroglycerin ointment can use. Wish you a good health. Take care. Thank you very much.