Pruritus Ani Causes & Reasons

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Possible Causes

Menopause

The approach to menopause can be divided into the early (E) and late (L) menopausal transitions (MT) on the basis of menstrual irregularity (EMT) and subsequent observation of at least one episode of 60 or more days amenorrhoea (LMT). In total, 40-60% of cycles in the LMT are anovulatory, often with low[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Hemorrhoids

Non significant trends in favor of SH were seen in pain, pruritus ani, and fecal urgency. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

ani bright red rectal bleeding Haemorrhoids are very common and can occur at any age. [gpnotebook.co.uk]

Table 7 Distribution of pruritus ani stages in 317 patients with pruritus ani and comparison of pruritus ani stages in 155 patients with exclusive pruritus ani vs.162 patients [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Atopic Dermatitis

See also[edit] Formication, a sensation that resembles that of small insects crawling on or under the skin Pruritus ani (also known as anusitis), irritation of skin at the [en.wikipedia.org]

RESULTS: Exposure to glyoxal aggravated pruritus and dermatitis in AD rats, but did not induce any symptoms in naïve rats. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Topical steroid creams and ointments reduce both inflammation and pruritus. Corticosteroids vary in their potency (see Table 3). [theasthmacenter.org]

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Contact Dermatitis

Individuals with a skin condition (such as stasis dermatitis, otitis externa, or pruritus ani) requiring frequent application of topical agents can develop allergic contact [skinsight.com]

ani and pruritus vulvae may develop allergic contact dermatitis Nickel is the most common metal present in artificial jewelry which is the cause of allergic contact dermatitis [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Allergic contact dermatitis can occur at any age in people of all ethnic backgrounds. [skinsight.com]

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Cutaneous Candidiasis

Perianal candidiasis produces white maceration and pruritus ani. Vulvovaginal candidiasis causes pruritus and discharge (see Candidal Vaginitis ). [merckmanuals.com]

Perianal candidiasis produces white maceration and pruritus ani. Vulvovaginal candidiasis causes pruritus and discharge (see Candidal Vaginitis). [msdmanuals.com]

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Intertrigo

Perianal/natal cleft: Consider pruritus ani, candidal infection, contact dermatitis, anal fissures, essential fatty acid deficiency, acrodermatitis enteropathica, extramammary [emedicine.medscape.com]

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Psoriasis

Patients should be asked about pruritus, painful lesions, the initial site of involvement, and any personal or family history of atopy (e.g., asthma, allergic rhinitis, childhood [aafp.org]

[…] limited adverse effects and patient friendly formulations (can be administered by means of any vehicle) [ 4, 6 ]. [omicsonline.org]

Topical corticosteroids They have anti-inflammatory and anti-proliferative, properties reducing pruritus, scaling and erythema [ 9 ].Advantage of steroids is rapid action, [omicsonline.org]

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Diabetes Mellitus

Practice Essentials Type 1 diabetes is a chronic illness characterized by the body’s inability to produce insulin due to the autoimmune destruction of the beta cells in the pancreas. Although onset frequently occurs in childhood, the disease can also develop in adults. [1] See Clinical Findings in Diabetes Mellitus, a[…] [emedicine.medscape.com]

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Colitis Cystica Profunda

Pruritus Ani Coperland, S. M. The etiology and therapy of pruritus ani. J. Kentucky M. A., 70: 300-303, 1972. [vdocuments.us]

Dee. 1969 Pruritus Anl T o n k e n s, S. W. a n d Kersting, D. YV. H o w we treat p r u r i t u s ani. Postgrad. Med., 44: 225-227, 1968. [slideheaven.com]

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Diarrhea

Aus Wikimedia Commons, dem freien Medienarchiv Zur Navigation springen Zur Suche springen Durchfall Abgabe von zu flüssigem Stuhl An electron micrograph of rotavirus, the cause of nearly 40% of hospitalizations from diarrhea in children under five Medium hochladen Wikipedia Ist ein(e) Krankheit, Symptom Unterklasse[…] [commons.wikimedia.org]

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Gonorrhea

Gonorrhea is a common sexually transmitted infection caused by the gram-negative diplococcus Neisseria gonorrhoeae. Symptoms of gonorrhea in women include vaginal discharge, dysuria, intermenstrual bleeding, dyspareunia and abdominal pain. In men, gonorrhea causes anterior urethritis. Eyes Gonorrhea causes[…] [symptoma.com]

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Anorectal Fistula

Clinical Presentation  H/o  Chronic drainage from “nonhealing abscess”  Pain with defecation  Pruritus ani  Systemic symptoms if abscess gets infected.  Physical exam [slideshare.net]

Ani Pruritus ani, or perianal itching, affects 1 to 5 percent of the population, 3 and is the second most common anorectal condition after hemorrhoids. 4 Most patients self-treat [aafp.org]

The medical term for this is pruritus ani, which means itchy skin around the anus. [news-medical.net]

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Anal Fissure

Presenting symptoms included pain (100%), bleeding (80%), pruritus ani (39%), constipation (26%), and diarrhea. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Hemorrhoid Pruritus ani [en.wikipedia.org]

– Like knife cutting • Rectal bleeding – Minimal, bright red • Pruritus ani 10. [slideshare.net]

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Dermatitis Medicamentosa

ANI ET VULVAE ET SCROTI 286 CHAPTER CXVI TINEA UNGUIUM 290 CHAPTER CXVII URTICARIA 292 CHAPTER CXVIII URTICARIA PIGMENTOSA 296 CHAPTER CXIX VARICOSE ULCER 298 CHAPTER CXX [books.google.com]

ULCER 272 TERTIARY ULCER 274 TERTIARY ULCERATING SYPHILIDE 276 CHAPTER CXII TINEA BARBAI 278 CHAPTER CXIII TINEA CIRCINATA 280 CHAPTER CXIV TINEA CRURIS 282 CHAPTER CXV PRURITUS [books.google.com]

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Prolapsed Hemorrhoids

Not reduced hemorrhoids may cause itching or called pruritus ani. There are some conditions that this simple treatment can’t work. [freehemorrhoids.com]

Primary pruritus ani occurs when there is no discernible cause. [ahcmedia.com]

Mucus from the hemorrhoid may also leak, and this can inflame the skin around the anus and cause pruritus ani or anal itching. 8 Prolapsed Hemorrhoids These refer to hemorrhoids [articles.mercola.com]

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Proctitis

Proctitis and anusitis (also known as pruritus ani) are two unpleasant conditions affecting the anal region. [healthguidance.org]

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Candidiasis

Amir Bastawrous and Vivek Chaudhry, Specific Pruritus Ani, Seminars in Colon and Rectal Surgery, 17, 3, (131), (2006). [doi.org]

Amir Bastawrous and Vivek Chaudhry, Specific pruritus ani, Seminars in Colon and Rectal Surgery, 14, 4, (203), (2003). [doi.org]

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Malignant Anal Neoplasm

The most common clinical features are rectal bleeding (up to 45% of cases), pruritus ani, and tenderness or pain in the anal area. [amboss.com]

Tumors of the perianal skin, especially Bowen's disease or Paget’s disease, may present with pruritus ani, a bleeding erythematous or eczematous plaque. [cancertherapyadvisor.com]

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Diabetes in Pregnancy

Although the primary focus of midwifery is on uncomplicated pregnancy, all midwives must screen for and, in some cases, comanage the care of women with diabetes mellitus and gestational diabetes. This article will review the types of diabetes, implications for preconceptional and pregnancy care, the changing[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Enterobiasis

Abstract Pruritus ani is frequently encountered in children by the primary care physician and the pediatrician. [doi.org]

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Scabies

Unusual Clinical Scenarios to Consider in Patient Management In immunosuppressed patients with exaggerated or crusted scabies, patients may have minimal (or no) pruritus. [clinicaladvisor.com]

The diagnosis must be considered in any recalcitrant psoriasiform or chronic eczematous rash in these patients who have failed to respond to standard therapy for those disorders [clinicaladvisor.com]

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Perianal Candidiasis

Pruritus ani; pp. 49–53. [ Google Scholar ] 6. Zuccati G, Lotti T, Mastrolorenzo A, Rapaccini A, Tiradritti L. Pruritus ani. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Secondary pruritus ani Causes of secondary pruritus ani are numerous and include: Skin disorders Thought to account for 50% of secondary pruritus ani. [patient.info]

The perianal skin tends to itch, which can result from numerous causes (see Table: Some Causes of Pruritus Ani ). This condition is also known as pruritus ani. [merckmanuals.com]

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Anal Disorder

When no underlying skin condition is found, the term ' pruritus ani' may be used. [dermnetnz.org]

Pruritus Ani Affecting men more commonly than women with a 4:1 ratio, pruritus ani is a common medical problem. [organsofthebody.com]

The most common are piles (haemorrhoids), an itchy bottom (pruritus ani), a split in the skin around the bottom (anal fissure) and constipation. [patient.info]

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Psychogenic Pruritus

Causes [ edit ] If a specific cause for pruritus ani is found it is classified as "secondary pruritus ani". [en.wikipedia.org]

Medicine 5 Medicine prurito anal pruritus ani 6 Medicine prurito cubano cuban itch 7 Medicine prurito de escarcha frost itch 8 Medicine prurito de invierno winter itch 9 [termbank.com]

ani Transdermal drug delivery systems Endothelin-1 - well this is predictable and has been done in man to prove the point [2] [3] ! [ganfyd.org]

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Candida Albicans Vaginitis

Immunol Invest. 2011;40(6):553-68. doi: 10.3109/08820139.2011.569627. Epub 2011 Apr 21. Author information 1 California Institute for Medical Research, San Jose, California, USA. clemons@cimr.org Abstract Mannan binding lectin (MBL) deficiency has been associated with increased susceptibility to vaginitis in humans due to[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Tinea Cruris

See also Antifungal drugs Pruritus ani Ringworm Reference External links eMedicine Health MayoClinic - jock itch Links to jock itch pictures (Hardin MD/Univ of Iowa) How to [wikidoc.org]

“Anogenital region” is an anatomic area that may be affected by chloracne (DC 7829), whereas “pruritus ani” is an itching near the rectum. [federalregister.gov]

Duration of treatment until clinical cure This was not assessed in any of the studies. [doi.org]

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Strongyloidiasis

ani, bloating and, rarely, small bowel obstruction. [emedicine.medscape.com]

Strongyloidiasis can occur without any symptoms or as a chronic infection characterized by mild, unspecific symptoms such as pruritus, abdominal pain or discomfort; respiratory [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] manifestations Gastrointestinal symptoms are vague, including epigastric abdominal cramping, indigestion, anorexia, weight loss, nausea, vomiting, chronic diarrhea, constipation, pruritus [emedicine.medscape.com]

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Lymphogranuloma Venereum

pubic lice) usually seek medical attention because of pruritus. Such patients also usually notice lice or nits on their pubic hair. [wonder.cdc.gov]

pubic lice) usually seek medical attention because of pruritus or because they notice lice or nits on their pubic hair. [cdc.gov]

Management of Sex Partners Sex partners of patients who have sexually transmitted enteric infections should be evaluated for any diseases diagnosed in the patient. [wonder.cdc.gov]

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Pruritus Vulvae

In one study, 18 of 40 patients with pruritus ani had positive patch tests [2]. [blackwellreference.com]

Abstract Pruritus ani and vulvae are two of the most annoying and obstinate conditions with which the general practitioner comes into contact, and his therapeutic attempts [annals.org]

Extract Pruritus ani occurs in 1–5% of the adult population, and is more common in males than females [1]. [blackwellreference.com]

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Hookworm Infection

Hookworm infection is a relatively common cause of anemia in endemic areas. The most common hookworm species are Ancylostoma duodenale and Necator americanus. In this report we present a case of overt gastrointestinal bleeding because of hookworm infection. Capsule endoscopy revealed many hookworms in the lumen[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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