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What is anal itching?<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

If you often feel the urge to scratch your bottom, you may be one of the many people who suffer from pruritus ani, a more appealing, Latin term for chronic anal itching. Whatever you call it, the symptoms of this unappealing but common condition can range from mild to intense.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Scratching because it itches only makes the problem worse and can in turn lead to a red, burning and painful anus. In the worst cases, an itchy anus can lead to a reduced quality of life and even depression. Pruritus ani affects 1-5 percent of the population and is four times more common in men than in women. Most often, a painful, itchy anus is caused by hemorrhoids or anal fissures , but this is certainly not always the case. 1,2<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A very itchy anus can be very embarrassing, but don’t hesitate to seek help. The sooner you treat the symptoms, the greater the chance of success.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Causes of anal itching<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

An itchy anus can have a hundred causes, or the cause may be unknown. The most common cause of anal itching is hemorrhoids and anal fissures. But why do hemorrhoids itch? When hemorrhoids heal, they often leave behind flakes of skin that can later become itchy. Hemorrhoids can also cause mucus or stool to leak out and irritate the skin around the anus. 3<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other causes of an itchy anus include: 4,5,6<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n