The medical term for itchy bottom is
'pruritus ani'. Itchy bottom is characterised
by a very strong urge to scratch the skin
around the anus.
Itchy bottom is a symptom, rather than a
specific condition. Many cases of itchy
bottom have an underlying cause, such as a
bacterial infection or a skin condition like
eczema. However, not all cases of itchy
bottom have an identifiable cause.
Whether the cause of your itchy bottom can be
identified or not, the symptoms can normally
be effectively treated.
How common is itchy bottom?
Itchy bottom is a common problem.
Approximately 5% of people in the UK
experience itchy bottom. It is four times
more common in men than in women. Itchy
bottom can affect any age group, but is most
common in people who are 40-70 years of age.
(nhs 2008)
As well as keeping your bottom clean and dry,
there are a number of steps you can take to
help keep your itchy bottom symptoms
controlled. You should:
* use plain, non-coloured toilet tissue,
* bath or shower daily,
* wear loose cotton underwear,
* change your underwear daily,
* only put on underwear when your bottom
is completely dry,
* avoid using scented soaps, bubble bath,
perfumes or powders around your anus,
* keep your fingernails short (to limit
the damage you do by scratching), and
* wear cotton gloves when you sleep, so
if you itch, you cause less damage to the
skin.
Although it may be difficult, try not to
scratch your bottom. Scratching the area will
usually only make your symptoms worse, and
will increase your urge to itch. (NHS)
There little white worms,that live in your
bowel i think and at night they come out and
lay there eggs outside the bum,hence why your
bot gets so itcy. If someone in your family
as them the whole lot of the family has to be
treated. with this powered drink.
How i no this my friends little girl caught
them at school.
Itchy things they are.
I can hand on heart say,ive never let a pump
off infront of a guy, i just wouldnt do
it.Ive had to leg it to tiolet thou i wouldnt like a guy
dropping them infront of me either.
holy crap I didn't expect ya all to go into
personal anal itch issues
OI Chris I was only stating NHS facts... but
yup it seems many do go to the GP with anal
irritations, you should read the itch ass
diagnosis and treatment
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