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What Causes Labia And Anal Itching After Eating While Having Lactose Intolerance?

I have had treatment for breast cancer 2008 (radiation and Tamoxifen) and 2 years of treatment (successful) for AML --all treatments finished 2013. I have put on about 20 lbs in the past year due to family stress and a move...but have noticed labia and anal itching after eating certain foods. Had a gyne check up, no STD s (one partner 27 years) 3 healthy births---I am thinking it is related to food. I found out about 2 years ago that I have developed a lactose intolerance, and either use lactose free or Lactaid tablets for same. I am 54 and am challenged by this symptom. I am thinking it may be sugar related. I am presently working with a Dietician working with FOD Maps diet to try and find other foods that cause bloating (wheat seems to be a trigger) but she is fairly vague about the itching symptom. Could this be related to decreased kidney or liver function based on my history? Suggestions? Thanks
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Hi,

I understand how disturbing and annoying anal itches could be. However, the causes could range from simple irritations, certain intestinal worms, piles (hemorrhoids) or simple cracks especially in people who have experienced lately some constipation.

It could be important to know if you experience other symptoms like anal pain, have blood in your stool, have any accompanying abdominal pain and if you are experiencing this for the first time or not.

If no blood and no anal pain, it might be an emergency.

Seeing your primary care physician remains very important in this case. A simple clinical examination will exclude the possibility of piles.

Stool exams will inform us if there are intestinal worms (especially the whipworm) easily treatable with very cheap drugs.

Any cracks, fissures or irritation shall be easily seen with a physical examination. Appropriate medications can then be prescribed.

As you wait to see your primary care physician, measures to reduce constipation, in case you got it, could be very helpful.

Drinking a lot of water, avoiding hard foods and taking much fruits and vegetables could be initial helpful measures.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon
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What Causes Labia And Anal Itching After Eating While Having Lactose Intolerance?

Hi, I understand how disturbing and annoying anal itches could be. However, the causes could range from simple irritations, certain intestinal worms, piles (hemorrhoids) or simple cracks especially in people who have experienced lately some constipation. It could be important to know if you experience other symptoms like anal pain, have blood in your stool, have any accompanying abdominal pain and if you are experiencing this for the first time or not. If no blood and no anal pain, it might be an emergency. Seeing your primary care physician remains very important in this case. A simple clinical examination will exclude the possibility of piles. Stool exams will inform us if there are intestinal worms (especially the whipworm) easily treatable with very cheap drugs. Any cracks, fissures or irritation shall be easily seen with a physical examination. Appropriate medications can then be prescribed. As you wait to see your primary care physician, measures to reduce constipation, in case you got it, could be very helpful. Drinking a lot of water, avoiding hard foods and taking much fruits and vegetables could be initial helpful measures. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon