Pruritus ani: common condition which causes itching and irritation around the anus. See free access online books about Pruritus ani below. See detailed information below for a list of 39 causes of Pruritus ani, including diseases and drug side effect causes.
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Distessing case of pruritus ani: Pruritus ani can be a distressing condition and gets worse at night, during hot weather and physical exercise in children, threadworm infestation should be suspected. In adults pruritus ani occurs due to a few systemic disorders such as eczema, seborrhoeic dermatitis, diabetes mellitus, candidiasis, psoriasis and antibiotic treatment. A complete general physical examination along with a few investigations can help in coming to the right diagnosis....read more »
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Other medical conditions listed in the Disease Database as possible
causes of Pruritus ani as a symptom include:
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causes of Pruritus ani
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Pruritus ani: itching of varying intensity at the anus; may be paroxysmal or constant, associated with seborrheic candidiasis or moniliasis, with irritated and enlarged hemorrhoidal veins, or may occur independently of any cutaneous lesions in association with systemic disease.
Source: Stedman's Medical Spellchecker, © 2006 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.
Intense chronic itching in the anal area.
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The list below shows some of the causes of Pruritus ani mentioned in various sources:
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Lymphoma (7 causes), Advanced renal failure, Severe jaundice, Diabetes mellitus (183 causes), Candida albicans infection, Thrush (2 causes), Scabies, Prolapsing piles, Prolapse of the rectum
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