Question 1

what causes an itchy bum?

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He has fleas: Seriously though, there are many different causes of itching around your anus.  If this is severe enough to bother you, having a doctor examine you and get a good history would be beneficial.  Yeast infections, pin worms and other parasites, allergic reactions, leakage of fecal material, and many other conditions can produce this.

Question 2

what should do about an itchy bum?

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What part of the bum: Itching on the skin of the butt (bum) can be due to dryness, sensitive skin, scratchy clothes, sitting on scratchy surfaces, etc...  A non-medicated skin cream, Hydrocortisone 1% cream (for just a few days), or another anti-itch cream can help (all over-the-counter).  If there is a visible rash, or if the itch is anal, genital, or in hairy areas, a doctor can give a diagnosis and start treatment.

Question 3

what causes red itchy bum hole?

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Pruritis Ani: Pruritus ani is the irritation of the skin at the exit of the rectum, known as the anus, causing the desire to scratch. The intensity of anal itching increases from moisture, pressure, and rubbing caused by clothing and sitting. It can also be caused by intestinal parasites, frequent liquid stools, diarrhea, residual stool deposits, or the escape of small amounts of stool as a result of incontinence or flatulence, hemorrhoids, and many rashes, as well as a yeast infection or Candidiasis. Hope this helps.

Question 4

how do i get rid of a itchy bum?

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Need to examine: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without taking additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. However , you may try an over the counter steroid cream. If that does not resolve the matter in 2-4 days, see a doctor.
Wish you good health! - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Drink enough water daily, so that your urine is mostly colorless. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
Practice safe sex, if you have sex.

Question 5

i have itchy bum but no worms, remedy?

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Many possibilities: There are many things that could cause the skin to itch.  Several types of inflammatory conditions of the skin, allergic reactions, and sometimes bacterial, viral or fungal infections can cause rashes on the skin. Insect bites can also be the cause of a rash on the skin.  Have it evaluated by a professional and get the appropriate treatment.

Question 6

i am experiencing  buttock itch on coccygeal area, itchy when touch?

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Try OTC 1% HC cream: I suggest use of 1% (OTC)  hydrocortisone cram- a thin layer 2-3 times daily; however, without visualization this may also be a fungal irritation. If not improving after 5 days, add a pea sized drop of Lotrimin AF  to the 1% HC cream. Cotton boxer shorts and hot laundry. Change underwear twice daily.

Question 7

irritated itchy bum hole after every time i poo?

Accepted Answer

Hemorroids?: This will readily be obvioius with a simple rectal examination.  In the meantime use preparation h and/or nupercainal ointment.  Witch hazel wipes are also helpful.

Question 8

i'm suffering with itchy bum at the moment.tiny bit of blood on paper but i suffer from psoriasis, could it be related? what else would cause the itch

Accepted Answer

Yes this is likely: your Psoriasis. You should have a doc look and make sure of diagnosis. If it is , you can control with mild steroid.

Question 9

what does constant soft stool, itchy bum hole and sometimes diarrhea for months mean?

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Means need check up: If you have soft to loose stools, you need to be checked to find the cause
consult your doctor or a gastroenterologist to ind out the cause
you may have irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel syndrome, celiac disese, gluten sensitivity or infectious process going on 
get it checked.

Question 10

my child has an  itchy bum. someone told me pinworms cause this. what are the symptoms and can i see them in her poo?

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Small white worms: Yes you can see them in stool sometimes. Thin as a pin. 1/2 inch long. Also look at childs anus at night (flashlight helps)because they come out to lay eggs. Another cause of itchy anus is strep infection .Pinworms can be treated with over the counter medication.

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