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Anal Itching
Since last 2-3 years I have been having Sever Itching in my Anal Area (outer and entry to anal)..... I get itching only duirng night when I go to bed... I find lot of moisture around the anal area and seems some layer of skin also peels off while I itch during mid night. Recently the itching has been extremely more. during my itching I itched too much at the entry and inner part of anal, its bleeding now during stool.
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Dr. R. Kamalakannan
Gastroenterologist
25 yrs exp
Chennai
Several reasons for this problem. It is called as " pruritus ani" . Common causes are anal Fissure / Piles /skin fungal infections / skin allergy to ointment/ worm infection. Need clinical examination to find out your problem.
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