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Could antibiotics cause anal itching and bleeding?

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Dr. Eric Kaplan answered

Specializes in Colon and Rectal Surgery

Could be due to a: Yeast infection secondary to antibiotic usage, but also cut out all caffeine and alcohol. If is doesn't improve see your doctor who prescribed the antibiotics.

Dr Anyanwu agreed

Answered 10/8/2018

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A member asked:

Could antibiotics cause anal itching and bleeding?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Eric Kaplan answered

Dr Anyanwu agreed

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