Anal Pruritus Quiz
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Scott Nass, MD, MPA, FAAFP, AAHIVS (Primary Care)
Dr. Nass received dual medical degrees from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and Charles R. Drew University in Medicine and Science. He completed Family Medicine residency at Ventura County Medical Center with subsequent fellowships at Ventura, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, George Washington University, and University of California-Irvine. He holds faculty appointments at Keck School of Medicine of USC, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, and Western University of Health Sciences.
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What is Anal Pruritus?
This refers to itching on the skin around the anus, where feces is passed.
Typical Symptoms of Anal Pruritus
Itching around the anus
Hemorrhoids (piles) or a lump at the anus
Consuming excessive amounts of food that can irritate the gut
Passing out blood from the anus
Regular use of an automatic self-cleaning toilet seat
Pain over the anus
Doctor's Diagnostic Questionson Anal Pruritus
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:
Do you have anal itching?
Do you have hemorrhoids or a lump at the anus?
Do you eat a lot of irritating foods?
Are you bleeding from the anus?
Do you use a self-cleaning toilet seat regularly?
Treatmentof Anal Pruritus
The treatment of anal itching depends on its cause. Creams and oral medication may be helpful.
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Reviewed By:
Scott Nass, MD, MPA, FAAFP, AAHIVS (Primary Care)
Dr. Nass received dual medical degrees from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and Charles R. Drew University in Medicine and Science. He completed Family Medicine residency at Ventura County Medical Center with subsequent fellowships at Ventura, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, George Washington University, and University of California-Irvine. He holds faculty appointments at Keck School of Medicine of USC, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, and Western University of Health Sciences.
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