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causes of burning sensation in anus
A 41-year-old member asked:

Dr. Valentin Drezaliu answered
20 years experience Obstetrics and Gynecology
Liquid base: When you have diarheea, mostly liquid, anything you ate disolves really well in water. That solution penetrates the tissues pretty fast.The anal canal ... Read More
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Dr. Jovita Anyanwu answered
30 years experience Internal Medicine
Any constipation: Possible chronic constipation and hemorrhoids will present with similar symptoms. Rectal examination and control of constipation if present.
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Dr. Zachary Veres answered
18 years experience Family Medicine
IBS: it could be irritable bowel syndrome, increase your hydration use miralax (polyethylene glycol) and colace , and increase fiber
A 49-year-old member asked:

Dr. Jason Boardman answered
25 years experience General Surgery
Burning: Burning sensation around the anal canal can be from a multitude of issues. One of the most common is an anal fissure or crack in the anal skin and is ... Read More
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Dr. Donald Colantino answered
61 years experience Internal Medicine
Anal discomfort: Possibilities include an anal fissure, perianal dermatitis, and hemorrhoids. A perianal abscess is less likely. I recommend that you consult a proctol ... Read More
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A 23-year-old male asked:
i've had a diarreah lately and have a burning sensation around my anus. what otc product would help?

Dr. Michael Ein answered
48 years experience Infectious Disease
1% Hydrocortisone : Any over the counter 1% Hydrocortisone hemorroidal cream will provide relief until the sensation resolves.
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Dr. Edward Seegers answered
46 years experience Internal Medicine
Rash on botty ~: Hi Mr QByrd ~ yes indeedy especially if you are HAIRY where you are male :-)) We guys are really just 1/2 a strand of DNA from our ambulating hominid ... Read More
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Dr. Bert Liang answered
Specializes in Neurology
See your doctor: You should be evaluated in case you have an issue at the bottom of your spinal cord, especially if you have anesthetic symptoms. See your doctor for ... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:

Dr. Romanth Waghmarae answered
39 years experience Pain Management
Anus issue: This may very well be a fissure. It needs to be looked at.
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A 26-year-old male asked:

Dr. Mark Pack answered
31 years experience General Surgery
Possible anal fissur: It sounds like you may have an anal fissure. This is a tear of the mucosa in the anal canal. It typically causes pain during the passage of stool and ... Read More
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