Pruritus Ani "The worse itch of all"
If you have an itchy bum you may have Pruritus Ani.
This can be a mild itch to a severe life changing itch which is impacting on your life to such an extent that you cannot function properly. It is embarrassing and frustrating.
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Prurutis can be caused by many things. Contributing factors are often the presence of haemorrhoids, fissures and fistulas as well as other medical conditions.
Several factors may be at fault. A common cause is excessive cleaning of the anal area. Moisture around the anus, from excessive sweating or from moist, sticky stools, is another possible cause.
Cleanliness is almost never a factor. However, the natural tendency once a person develops this itching is to wash the area vigorously and frequently with soap and a washcloth. This almost always makes the problem worse by damaging the skin and washing away natural oils.
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