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Itching around the anus. no swollen nothing. just itching. can this be parasites? if so what's kind of meds to take?
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Maybe but...: But not common in the US. More common causes are related to hygiene, an irritant (i.el a new soap), hemorrhoid or an anal fissure just to name a few.
Answered 4/25/2017
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