Itching anus

[YellowSubmarine1878]

Hi guys this post will most likely be the most personal one yet...

I have had issues on and off for the past two years with down there being really itchy and sore. I finally plucked up the courage to go to the GP two weeks ago to see what's going on. I was given a rectal exam in which he seemed to find nothing amiss and was prescribed tome lidocaine help the itching. I was told to go back within a week if the itching did not stop and it hasn't and is still present even with lidocaine. I am completely stuck and this mixed with IBS and anxiety is making me go a bit mad. I'm also worried mainly about the colour of it (it's very light blue/silver and pink) and I'm wondering if it's even normal. Any tips or advice on what to do next is greatly appreciated

[FRreedman]

Ask for referral to GI consultant or to obstetrician,(someone who deals in that area anyway) {assuming you are female, or else UTI.} Use vaseline, and don't let the area get too dry and sore.

[auntyjean]

It's possible you have parasites. Many of these are so tiny they are invisible to the naked eye. They also cause IBS symptoms. I have had comprehensive stool tests done privately which showed these up. In UK this test is not available on the NHS. Hope this helps.

[YellowSubmarine1878 in reply to auntyjean]

Thank you I'll look into asking my GP where i can get these done

[KathE53]

I can really sympathise. I had this problem for about 2 years and nothing seemed to help. I even had a minor op for piles! In the end my consultant referred me to a dermatologist. She prescribed Elocan (Mometozone) -a medium strength corticosteroid -and it cleared up immediately. Couldn’t believe how such a simple solution could make such a huge difference.

Hope you find some relief soon!

[YellowSubmarine1878 in reply to KathE53]

That's great news, giving me some hope! thank you so much

[fusspot1]

I find a barrier cream (from doctor) helps prevent itching.Suggest you go back to GP , oh and ask for an examination to put your mind at rest.

Good luck! x

[Briggsy0304]

Sounds like piles to me. Have you tried a simple cream like ansol? Probably won't sort it out, but might make it more tolerable.