Question 1

can i die from pruritus ani if i ignore it?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: The most common cause is pinworm infection.  Go to your doctor, because if you have them,  then all family/household members also need to be treated.

Question 2

is pruritus ani curable?

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Pritis ani cure: Yes, it is curable once you identify the cause.

Question 3

is there a cure for pruritus ani?

Accepted Answer

Cause?: The caus needs to be determined - external irritation or underlying rectal problems. Persistent pruritic ani should be evaluated with sigmoidoscopy. Local treatment with anti itch creams, suppositorys and change in diet can be helpful. Oral charcoal brickettes can absorb irritants and decrease symptoms.

Question 4

which type of doctor should i see for pruritus ani?

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Internist or FP: For an uncomplicated medical course you can see evaluation and care with your primary care doctor-either an internist or family practitioner.  Rarely do you need a colorectal specialist/gastroenterologist.

Question 5

what's the best treatment to get rid of pruritus ani?

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Find cause: Immediate treatment can consist of topical steroids swell as supposotories. For more resistant case intralesional or systemic steroids can be helpful. An examination of the sigmoid colon for any underlying problems as well as an evaluation for food sensitivities or external factors my be ne eeesary to alleviate the problem long term.

Question 6

is there a quick cure for anal itching (pruritus ani)?

Accepted Answer

Multifactorial: Causes include excessive hygiene, pinworms, diet, anal leakage, hemorrhoids.  Try avoiding soap and washcloth on anal area.  Only warm water and your hand to cleanse in the shower.  Avoid medicated wipes, just use soft toilet paper and wipe as little as possible.  Avoid ingesting coffee, tea, soda, beer or citrus.

Question 7

do pinworms cause pain in the butt or just pruritus ani?

Accepted Answer

Symptoms...: Pinworms usually cause difficulty sleeping due to itching, severe itching around anus, peri-anal inflammation from scratching, vaginal area itchiness in females.

Question 8

itchy anus (pruritus ani) causes? especially since vermox already tried.

Accepted Answer

Multifactorial: Causes include excessive hygiene, pinworms, diet, anal leakage, hemorrhoids.  Try avoiding soap and washcloth on anal area.  Only warm water and your hand to cleanse in the shower.  Avoid medicated wipes, just use soft toilet paper and wipe as little as possible.  Avoid ingesting coffee, tea, soda, beer or citrus.

Question 9

how do you get rid of itchy and somtimes  sores on the anus caused by pruritus ani?

Accepted Answer

Steroids: Most itchy conditions of the anus can be treated with steroids, such as hydrocortisone. However if conditions do not improve in 1-2 weeks then an evaluation should be done.

Question 10

i have pruritus ani.  can i have soy milk or any other foods that i'm not allergic to?

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Food allergy: Food allergy is defined by a reprodicible symptom that occurs after eating it; if any food seems to cause repeated symptoms, avoidance is the only answer. The presence of allergic antibody (ige) to a food, noted by blood testiing or skin testing alone does not prove allergy.

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