This leaflet has been written to help you understand more about pruritus ani. It will tell you what it is, what causes it, what can be done about it, and where you can find out more about it. Pruritus ani is itching around the opening of the back passage the anus. It is a symptom with many causes, but sometimes no obvious cause can be found. Pruritus ani is common and occurs more often in men than women. It is seldom due to an underlying serious condition and those who have pruritus ani are usually otherwise well.
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Anal Itching (Pruritus Ani)
Itchy bottom - NHS
What is pruritis ani? Pruritus ani is a bothersome and sometimes intense itching or burning sensation of the skin around the anus rectal opening. It is most noticeable at night or after a bowel movement. The most common complaint is an irresistible urge to scratch.
Pruritus Ani
An itchy bottom pruritus ani is a persistent itch around the anus. There are many different causes but the cause is not clear in many cases. Treatment usually works well. Pruritus ani is the medical term for a persistent chronic itchy feeling around the anus.
These are a group of conditions that affect the rectum and anus the end of the bowel where it meets the skin at the bottom and the skin surrounding the anus. They can be broadly grouped into four different categories based on symptoms:. Although sometimes socially embarrassing, itchy bottom also known as pruritus ani is very common and usually has a simple cause and remedy which can be self-managed.