HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

I experience itchy anus after bm and after a while it goes away what could this be ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. John Feola answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

PRURITIS ANI : PRURITIS ANI = ITCY ANUS Top causes are hemorrhoids/anal fissures./yeast infection It may also cause BRBPR..You need a full exam and rectal exam to make diagnosis. Lab work may be needed to Check for anemIa. If you still have symptoms stool cultures and a colonoscopy may be warranted . In the meantime stay well hydrated 64-80 oz water/dy. And gluten free with high fiber gutbliss.com

Dr Amico Jr and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 3/23/2015

3.1k views

Thank
Show 1 more comment

Related Questions

A member asked:

Itchy ring like rash above anus, goes onto both "cheeks" Has been there for couple weeks. Getting larger, not spreading to other areas. What is it?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

Using anusol HC and now developed some sort of crusty, hard, itchy white patches on anus where using it.Only used for 1 week so far. What could it be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I have an itchy anus. I clean myself well with wet wipes so im not sure what it could be. I dont think its a sign of a condition since its my only symptom. some said it could be the wet wipes causing it but if i just use TP i dont feel clean. what do?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

My family and I have an itchy scalp and itchy anus what could be causing this please ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Itchy bump on anus that has been there for a year. What could this be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

Red, swollen and itchy anus. When I scratch, I get painful tears. Only have a BM once a week, been like this my whole life but my stools are normal?
Strained BM now with itchy bumps around rectum but not coming out of anus that are tender. now also have swollen inguinal node since this. what is it?
How to rule out the pink skin on anus, itchy? I HATE IT, DOCTS , TRY ANYTHING BUT IMPROVE BUT ITS DOSSENT GO
I have itchiness around my butt and what feels like right inside the opening of my anus. What could this be? 17 year old girl.
Could the cause of my itchy anus be because its ind of hairy? Im a teen and its not severe at all. Ill itch a couple times a day. Is it normal?

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
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

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.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.