Causes of Anal itching

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List of causes of Anal itching

Following is a list of causes or underlying conditions (see also Misdiagnosis of underlying causes of Anal itching) that could possibly cause Anal itching includes:

Skin allergy
Dermatitis
Thrush
Hemorrhoids
Anal fissure
Threadworm
Worms
Pinworm
Tight clothing
Reaction to soap
Reaction to creams or ointments
Jaundice
Undiagnosed diabetes
Pilonidal sinus
Rectal abscess
Genital herpes - anal itching
Dipylidiasis - itchy anus
Thread worms
Pruritus ani - general anal itching without a specific identified cause.
Fecal incontinence - anal itching
Anal polyps (see Anal lump)
Eczema
Reaction to acidic foods
Neurodermatitis - anal itching
Polyp
Proctitis
Dipylidium - Anal pruritis
Cellulitis - anal itching
Poor personal hygiene (see Hygiene symptoms)
Vaginal discharge
Anal skin tags (see Anal symptoms)
Candidiasis
Reaction to spicy foods
Pinworms
Excessive anal region cleaning
Dipylidium caninum infection - itchy anus
Syphilis
Anal warts (see Genital warts)
Food intolerances - anal itching
Intertrigo
Anal fistula (type of Fistula)
Fungal infections - such as candidiasis
Hymenolepiasis - anal itching
Blastocystis hominis - anal itching
Diarrhea
Condyloma accuminatum
Helminthiasis - itchy anus
Gonorrhea - anal itching
Molluscum contagiosum
Diabetes - sometimes causing candidiasis; sometimes anal itching caused by diabetes for no clear reason.
Sitting down too much
Anal Cancer - itchy anus
Gonorrhoea
Sexually transmitted diseases
Anal itching - anal itching
Psoriasis
Allergic reactions

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Anal itching: Related Medical Conditions

To research the causes of Anal itching, consider researching the causes of these these diseases that may be similar, or associated with Anal itching:

Anal itching: Causes and Types

Causes of Broader Categories of Anal itching: Review the causal information about the various more general categories of medical conditions:

Anal itching as a complication of other conditions:

Other conditions that might have Anal itching as a complication may, potentially, be an underlying cause of Anal itching. Our database lists the following as having Anal itching as a complication of that condition:

Fecal incontinence

Anal itching as a symptom:

Conditions listing Anal itching as a symptom may also be potential underlying causes of Anal itching. Our database lists the following as having Anal itching as a symptom of that condition:

Medications or substances causing Anal itching:

The following drugs, medications, substances or toxins are some of the possible causes of Anal itching as a symptom. This list is incomplete and various other drugs or substances may cause your symptoms. Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using, including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.