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Although I don’t eat sweet things, I have been experiencing itching in my anus for the past few years. Kindly let me know the solution to this embarrassing problem

Akeem (by SMS)

 

The itch in or around the anus is often intense and can be embarrassing and uncomfortable. Anal itching, also called pruritus ani (proo-RIE-tus A-nie), has several possible causes. They include infections, hemorrhoids and ongoing diarrhea . Skin inflammation, also called dermatitis, is another cause. Also possible are yeast infections, cracks in your anus, pinworms and warts. A proper medical examination will help to confirm the diagnosis and treatment.

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