A member asked:

What is a good way to eliminate rawness around the anus? it gets extremely uncomfortable at times.

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Evaluate rectum: Look for underlying causes such as food sensitivity or proctitis, inflammation of the terminal GI tract. An evaluation for underlying issues is important. Food sensitivity responds to oral charcoal and Anusol Hc suppositories can camp down the area.

Answered 8/7/2016

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Dr. Eric Kaplan answered

Specializes in Colon and Rectal Surgery

Number one cause of: This, pruritus ani, itchy butt, is excessive caffeine. Beer also tends to make this worse as does excessive perspiration. Stop all caffeine and beer and use cornstarch powder liberall to the area several times per day and at bedtime. Caffeine classicly causes the itching especially if it wakes from your sleep at night.

Answered 2/6/2015

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