A member asked:

Have had anal itch for few years...have seen dr.'s and prescribed pramasone which helps for a time but comes back...scratch a lot while sleep. advice?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Donald Jacobson answered

There are many : Potential causes for anal itching. I recommend that you see a dermatologist for as second opinion. www.mayoclinic.org/.../anal-itching/.../causes/con-20023539 anal itching — comprehensive overview covers causes, treatment of this common, sometimes embarrassing condition. Good luck and best wishes.

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/27/2017

4.2k views

Thank

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

A member asked:

Have had anal itch for few years...have seen dr.'s and prescribed pramasone which helps for a time but comes back...scratch a lot while sleep. advice?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Donald Jacobson answered

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

Related Questions

A member asked:

For years my throat and ears would really itch but lately it is worse it itches every day mainly at night I can't sleep what could it be?

A member asked:

My backs been really itchy but it itches more at night, also whenever it touches anything from a t-shirt to my sheets. The itches won't let me sleep?

A member asked:

I have been having an itchy scalp for a week and also have red dots on my upper back that itch. My scalp itches when i shower and try to sleep.

A member asked:

How can I make the pain go away? I have developed some red bumps on the back of my neck. It never itches but i was unable to sleep last night because it felt as if little ants were constantly biting at the area on the back of my neck. Any idea what this c

A member asked:

I have pin worm two month ago.i take so many medicine but still huge itching in anus and rash around anul and legs.what can I do.i can't sleep well?

Sponsored Content

People also searched for:

My anal region is itching. It have become relatively dark. Itching becomes more during the time of sleep and urine. What may be the cause and cure.

I have a soft painless lump on my bum near anus for 6 or 7 years..its growing slowly..it is painless but it itches at times...

I am 16 years old and with frequent itches in the butt crack. I do not feel pain in the anal area, but I do bleed from scratching. Had for 7 months. ?

My anus itches really bad a lot, what could it be from. I'm 20 years old and really clean. Any ideas?

I have had Hemorrhoids for the past 3 years. I have tried every cream on the market. Itches like crazy. Swelling around anus, painful when one needs to go to toilet, blood in stool at times otherwise blood when whiping?

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?