Question 1

i have large, itchy, flaking, dark patches on my pubic area and rectum?

Accepted Answer

Intertrigo: Intertrigo (intertriginous dermatitis) is an inflammatory condition of skin folds, induced or aggravated by heat, moisture, maceration, friction, and lack of air circulation. Intertrigo frequently is worsened or colonized by infection, which most commonly is candidal but also may be bacterial, fungal, or viral. Intertrigo commonly affects the axilla, perineum, inframammary creases, abdominal folds.

Question 2

sudden oneset pinched like itchy feeling inside my rectum behind my anus ring. what could it be?

Accepted Answer

TimetoStopThDryClean: Could be you're not wiping that area enough after you unload. Try moistening the toilet paper a bit with some water (cold, not hot) and wipe thoroughly; also, try and push inside a bit to clean out that rim. If that doesn't work, keep doing that anyways and get some antifungal cream at the drug store and try using that three times a day for a  week and if that doesn't work write back, there's more

Question 3

my scope report says there was "dark blood in rectum overlying congested mucosa, no specific colitius/lesions seen." what does that mean? what is it?

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Description: Your endoscopist must describe what they see and many of this is descriptive.  It is not normal to have dark blood in the rectum, but the report states there is no evidence of inflammation or lesions present based on visual examination.  The fact that it is dark, most likely means that it came from higher up in the intestines rather than at the site it was seen.

Question 4

for a past few days, my stool is coming out like small pebbles, nut-shaped, dark in colour initially, then its normal, pain in rectum before defecation?

Accepted Answer

Small stool.: Your description of your stool shape of small pebbles and pain before defecation is likely secondary to lack of fiber and hydration.  The colon will absorb a large of amount of fluid by the time you have bowel movement (only about 100cc-200cc left inside the stool).  Suggest to drink adequate amount of water, high fiber diet, and take fiber supplement (citrucel 1 tablespoon in 8 oz of water, daily.

Question 5

hi, i've noticed dark brown mucus in rectum after every bm. is this mucus mixed with my stool or something else? have not seen any blood in stool.

Accepted Answer

Secreted mucus: The lining of the bowel is composed of mucosal cells which secrete mucus.  This is in association with the microbiome or bacterial content inherent with bowel content which also is associated with mucus secretion.  Mild irritation of bowel results in this over secretion of mucus from the lining cells and which is associated with colon irritation, not tumor per se.

Question 6

i have anal fissure cuts in my rectum no constipation soft dark stool light dark blood doctor examined saw veins burst can this be hemorrhoids also?

Accepted Answer

Hemorrhoids fissures: Hemorrhoids are venous structures. Fissures are a tear with scarring in this delicate tissue. Constipation, is local trauma to anal canal as large, hard stool passes. Straining, coughing, lifting lead to increased venous pressures and rectal trauma. Fissures once started can progress. Care and treatment is the same, decrease anal trauma, get evaluated by local doc or surgeon. Good luck, be well.

Question 7

how to get a toddler to sleep in a dark room?

Accepted Answer

Why?: After birth, visual input becomes a comforting source of information for a child. They often sleep best in a room with enough light that they know where they are if they wake up. Different from adults, their comfort often comes from having recognizable sounds & sights near them as they drift to sleep or try to resettle in the night. Let your child have a nightlight. It's developmentally normal.

Question 8

toddler is almost 3 yrs old. is it ok for her to have a slice of dark chocolate cake, (sometimes) after food?

Accepted Answer

In moderation: Small treats in moderation are fine to give to preschoolers provided they are meeting their nutritional needs, are of appropriate weight, and have good oral hygiene!

Question 9

i'm african american. as a baby/toddler i had light skin. now i'm 19 & my skin is darker brown. i didn't go in sun much as a kid. how'd this happen?

Accepted Answer

Normal: this is related to melanin pigments in your skin.  People skin color changes in the first few years

Question 10

my toddler has a yellowish ring around his neck. he's had it since at least his first couple months after birth. it's very faint. what is it?

Accepted Answer

Yellow ring: You son may have increased levels of beta carotene in the blood and manifests itself as carotenemia of the skin. It is a benign condition and is caused by eating green and yellow vegetambles.

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I have large, itchy, flaking, dark patches on my pubic area and rectum?

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Sudden oneset pinched like itchy feeling inside my rectum behind my anus ring. what could it be?

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My scope report says there was "dark blood in rectum overlying congested mucosa, no specific colitius/lesions seen." what does that mean? what is it?

A member asked:

For a past few days, my stool is coming out like small pebbles, nut-shaped, dark in colour initially, then its normal, pain in rectum before defecation?

A member asked:

Hi, i've noticed dark brown mucus in rectum after every bm. is this mucus mixed with my stool or something else? have not seen any blood in stool.

A member asked:

I have anal fissure cuts in my rectum no constipation soft dark stool light dark blood doctor examined saw veins burst can this be hemorrhoids also?

A member asked:

How to get a toddler to sleep in a dark room?

A member asked:

Toddler is almost 3 yrs old. is it ok for her to have a slice of dark chocolate cake, (sometimes) after food?

A member asked:

I'm african american. as a baby/toddler i had light skin. now i'm 19 & my skin is darker brown. i didn't go in sun much as a kid. how'd this happen?

A member asked:

My toddler has a yellowish ring around his neck. he's had it since at least his first couple months after birth. it's very faint. what is it?

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