Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD Key Takeaways Hemorrhoids itch because inflammation causes histamine release, ...

Itching in and around the anus is just one symptom of anal cancer. Other symptoms include bleeding from the rectum or bloody stool. Anal cancer is considered rare compared to other forms of cancer.

I have been itching in the anus for the past two weeks. Kindly advise me on what to do.Ibidun (by SMS)Anal itching, also called pruritus ani has several possible causes. They include infections, ...

Soothing itchy anal fissures involves remedying current fissures, including with a sitz bath, ointments, and more. Most itchy anal fissures are not easily reachable, and scratching the ones you can ...

Scientists are still unraveling the mystery of why skin conditions like eczema cause people to itch. One known cause is inflammation, which gets worse as people scratch and their skin becomes damaged.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Every now and then things may get a little itchy down below. We're not here today to talk about the ...

AN ITCH you definitely can’t scratch… well certainly not in public! That’s right, it’s time to talk itchy bums – or pruritus ani to give it its medical name. When the first hint of that tickly feeling ...