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I have had pruritus ani for more than 8 months now and i have heard that there is a 20 % risk it could be related to cancer. is that true? if not how is the correlation between symptoms and cancer?
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Unlikely to be : Cancer. See this site for information on this topic. The risk of cancer is remote. http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/anal-itching/ds00453.
Answered 11/14/2013
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Wrong: I've never heard such a thing, and it makes no sense. The most common cause is dryness and chafing due to excessive washing and wiping. The treatment: no soap, wash just once a day with lukewarm water, wipe gently, and leave it alone.
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