pruritus ani
Anal itch condition
Pruritus ani is the medical term for chronic itching around the anus.
The condition has many possible causes, including hemorrhoids, skin irritation, infections, and dietary factors, though often no specific cause is identified.
Treatment typically involves keeping the area clean and dry, avoiding irritants, and sometimes medicated creams.
The doctor diagnosed pruritus ani and recommended dietary changes.
Posterior digestive opening
- perianalSurrounding the anus
- rectumTerminal intestinal chamber
- sphincterMuscle encircling body opening
- anal canalTerminal digestive tract segment
colorectal · hemorrhoids · fissure · fistula · abscess · prolapse · papillae · anal glands
Raking with nails
- irritationMild anger or inflammation
- tinglingSlight stinging sensation
- prickleTiny sharp point
- burningCombustion in progress
stinging · rawness · inflammation · redness · rash · dermatitis · excoriation
Swollen anal blood vessels
- pinwormsIntestinal parasitic nematodes
- fungal infectionDisease from spore-producing organisms
- psoriasisImmune system attacks skin cells
- eczemaInflammatory skin disorder
contact dermatitis · moisture · diarrhea · incontinence · coffee · spicy foods · citrus · antibiotics
Adrenal steroid hormone
- antihistaminesDrugs blocking allergic responses
- topicalCurrently relevant or newsworthy
- ointmentMedicated skin cream
- barrier creamSkin-shielding topical application
zinc oxide · antifungal · sitz bath · capsaicin · calamine · emollient · suppository · proctologist
Self-conscious unease
- stigmaMark of dishonor
- tabooCultural or social prohibition
- self-consciousnessUncomfortable awareness of oneself
- anxietyPersistent apprehensive distress
privacy · secrecy · quality of life · social withdrawal · reluctance · delicacy
Removing dirt or toxins
- wipesRubs clean
- lukewarm waterMildly heated H2O
- gentle cleanserNon-abrasive washing product
- loose-fittingNot tight on body
breathable fabric · moisture control · bidet · avoidance · unscented
anus
Posterior digestive opening
- perianalSurrounding the anus
- rectumTerminal intestinal chamber
- sphincterMuscle encircling body opening
anal canal · colorectal · hemorrhoids · fissure · fistula · abscess · prolapse · papillae · anal glands · perineum
scratching
Raking with nails
- irritationMild anger or inflammation
- tinglingSlight stinging sensation
- prickleTiny sharp point
burning · stinging · rawness · inflammation · redness · rash · dermatitis · excoriation
hemorrhoids
Swollen anal blood vessels
- pinwormsIntestinal parasitic nematodes
- fungal infectionDisease from spore-producing organisms
- psoriasisImmune system attacks skin cells
eczema · contact dermatitis · moisture · diarrhea · incontinence · coffee · spicy foods · citrus · antibiotics · threadworms
hydrocortisone
Adrenal steroid hormone
- antihistaminesDrugs blocking allergic responses
- topicalCurrently relevant or newsworthy
- ointmentMedicated skin cream
barrier cream · zinc oxide · antifungal · sitz bath · capsaicin · calamine · emollient · suppository · proctologist · biopsy
embarrassment
Self-conscious unease
- stigmaMark of dishonor
- tabooCultural or social prohibition
- self-consciousnessUncomfortable awareness of oneself
anxiety · privacy · secrecy · quality of life · social withdrawal · reluctance · delicacy
cleansing
Removing dirt or toxins
- wipesRubs clean
- lukewarm waterMildly heated H2O
- gentle cleanserNon-abrasive washing product
loose-fitting · breathable fabric · moisture control · bidet · avoidance · unscented
- colorectalcolon, rectum, anus, cecum, caecum
- colorectal disordershemorrhoids, colorectal cancer, colon cancer, rectal cancer, anal cancer
- anorectal anatomyanal canal, anus, rectum, anal sphincter, anal glands