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Pruritus Ani victim

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Guest
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Hi guys, got this itch about 3 months ago and have been checking the net religiously every now and then for a solution but to no avail. Today I went to see the doctor finally because I was constantly worrying about the possible serious underlying condition but other then taking a quick look into my anus, nothing else was done as the doctor suggested that no further diagnose is not necessary. He said he did not see anything abnormal but I am skeptical about it. Could this be cancer? Other then itching, I do not experience other symptoms.

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  • Skye
    Skye

    Posted

    Hiya, I think if it was cancer u would possibly have other symptoms.

    Try using unscented soaps/shower gels etc. Sensitive washing powder/liquid. Cotton pants. Also, avoid using coloured toilet tissue (use white one), as the dye in the tissue can cause itching for some people.

    Good luck

  • Guest
    Guest

    Posted

    Iv had it ......i nailed it down to coffee

    try that!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • Guest
    Guest

    Posted

    I believe my itch is anxiety related and that many others suffer the same. The two most effective ways of diminishing the itch for me are

    1) use of vegetable shortening eg Tenderflake as recommended by dermatologist a as a balm, b its natural and c it stops you putting anything else on.

    2)The other is lorazepam by presription which calms the body. I take 1mg at night.

    I think unfortunately that alcohol aggravates.

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