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Anal itching (medical symptom): Itching near or around the anus
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... Hemorrhoids are dilated perianal veins that become thrombosed or can rupture, producing subcutaneous or submucosal hematomas. They are usually due to chronic constipation but may be the cause ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Is it severe? The presence of severe rectal bleeding would suggest ulcerative colitis, amebic dysentery, bacillary dysentery, ... DIAGNOSTIC WORKUP ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Is there bleeding? The presence of bleeding with pain suggests an anal fissure, hemorrhoids, carcinoma, rectal prolapse, and intussusception. ... DIAGNOSTIC WORKUP ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Itching at the anus is almost always due to anal or rectal conditions, the most likely of which is hemorrhoids. If there is frequent passage of bright red blood in the stool along with a painful bowel movement,... DIAGNOSTIC WORKUP ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Is the pruritus associated with a generalized rash? Almost every generalized rash may be associated with pruritus, but the most common ones are ... DIAGNOSTIC WORKUP ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Is there a vaginal discharge? The presence of a vaginal discharge should suggest candidiasis, trichomoniasis vaginitis, and bacterial vaginitis. Is there a rash? The presence of a rash ... DIAGNOSTIC WORKUP ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Hemorrhoids are not protruding “varicose veins”—they are distinct from the rectal varices of portal hypertension. Rather, hemorrhoids are downwardly displaced anal cushions,... Differential Diagnosis ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Rectal complaints are common and distressing for patients. Although most causes of rectal pain and bleeding are benign and treatable, carcinoma must be considered and ruled out in older patients (>40 years) and those with suggestive... Differential Diagnosis ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Pruritus is the desire to scratch that is induced by unpleasant cutaneous sensations caused by histamines and other endogenous substances. Atopic dermatitis is one of the most... Differential Diagnosis ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment ... READ EXCERPTS »
... The differential diagnosis of pruritus is best developed by anatomy. Local conditions such as bites and parasitic infestations (e.g., scabies, hookworms, and schistosomiasis) usually reveal an obvious lesion. Generalized ... READ EXCERPTS »
... This discussion considers the causes of bright red or maroon stools. (The causes of melena or black stools are the same as the causes of hematemesis; the differential diagnosis is given on page 261.) Bright-red blood may occasionally result ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Practically the whole specialty of proctology is devoted to taking care of patients with rectal pain. To develop the differential diagnosis it is useful first to divide the conditions into extrinsic and intrinsic. To recall ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Commonly provoking scratching to gain relief, this unpleasant itching sensation affects the skin, certain mucous membranes, and the eyes. Most severe at night, pruritus may be exacerbated by... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... READ EXCERPTS »
... A common symptom of anorectal disorders, rectal pain is discomfort that arises in the anorectal area. Although the anal canal is separated from the rest of the rectum by the internal sphincter, the... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Geriatric pointers ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Pruritus with Diagnostic Skin Lesions Infestation (especially scabies, lice, fleas) Xerosis (dry skin; for example, secondary to low humidity or excessive bathing) ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Hemorrhoids are varicosities in the superior or inferior hemorrhoidal venous plexus. Dilation and enlargement of the superior plexus produce internal hemorrhoids; dilation and enlargement of the inferior plexus produce... Causes and incidence ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Pruritus ani is perianal itching, irritation, or superficial burning. This disorder is more common in males than in females and occurs in adults and children. Causes ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Commonly provoking scratching to gain relief, this unpleasant itching sensation affects the skin, certain mucous membranes, and the eyes. Most severe at night, pruritus may be exacerbated by increased skin temperature, poor skin turgor,... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
... A common symptom of anorectal disorders, rectal pain is discomfort that arises in the anorectal area. Although the anal canal is separated from the rest of the rectum by the internal sphincter, the patient may refer to all local... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Geriatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... READ EXCERPTS »
... The passage of bloody stools, also known as hematochezia, usually indicates—and may be the first sign of—GI bleeding below the ligament of Treitz. However, this sign... Emergency interventions ... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Geriatric pointers ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Beverly A. VonderPool Approach Pruritus, a sense of the need to scratch, is an unpleasant cutaneous sensation that has numerous causes. A practical approach is to look... History ... Physical examination ... Diagnostic tests ... Diagnostic assessment ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Ted Epperly Rectal bleeding is a common problem encountered by primary care providers across the United States. Annually, approximately 3% of the general population will... Approach ... History ... Physical examination ... Testing ... Diagnostic assessment ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Differential Overview ❑ Hemorrhoid ❑ Rectal fissure ❑ Prostatitis ... Diagnostic Approach ... Clinical Findings ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Hemorrhoidal varices are part of the normal anatomy. Dilation and enlargement of the superior plexus of the superior hemorrhoidal veins located above the dentate line produce internal... Causes ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Commonly provoking scratching to gain relief, this unpleasant itching sensation affects the skin, certain mucous membranes, and the eyes. Most severe at night, pruritus may be exacerbated by... History ... Physical assessment ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
... A common symptom of anorectal disorders, rectal pain is discomfort that arises in the anorectal area. Although the anal canal is separated from the rest of the rectum by the... History ... Physical assessment ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Geriatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Commonly provoking scratching to gain relief, this unpleasant itching sensation affects the skin, certain mucous membranes, and the eyes. Most severe at night, pruritus may be exacerbated by increased... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching ... READ EXCERPTS »
... A common symptom of anorectal disorders, rectal pain is discomfort that arises in the anorectal area. Although the anal canal is separated from the rest of the rectum by the internal sphincter,... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching ... READ EXCERPTS »
... The passage of bloody stools, also known as hematochezia, usually indicates—and may be the first sign of—GI bleeding below the ligament of Treitz. However, this sign—usually preceded by hematemesis—may also... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching ... READ EXCERPTS »
... The differential diagnosis of pruritus is best developed by anatomy. Local conditions such as bites and parasitic infestations (e.g., scabies, hookworms, and schistosomiasis)... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
... This discussion considers the causes of bright red or maroon stools. (The causes of melena or black stools are the same as the causes of hematemesis; the differential diagnosis is given on page 215.) Bright-red... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Practically the whole specialty of proctology is devoted to taking care of patients with rectal pain. To develop the differential diagnosis it is useful first to divide the conditions into ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
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