Get the App
For Doctors
Login/Sign-up
Health Query
Share
Bookmark
Report
I am a 15 year old male, and my anus has been itching badly for 3 days, its worse at nights and it's preventing me from sleeping, its painful when im not itching it and it only gets worse when I do. What should I do?
1Doctor Answered
97% (50667 ratings)
Ask Free Question
Sitting in a sitz bath after a bowel movement can help reduce irritation and itching. Always gently dry the anal area after the bath. You can also purchase several over-the-counter topical creams to treat anal itching. These include zinc oxide, hydrocortisone cream, or topical capsaicin cream.
0 person found this helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YESSOMEWHATNO
Take help from the best doctors
Suggestions offered by doctors on Lybrate are of advisory nature i.e., for educational and informational purposes only. Content posted on, created for, or compiled by Lybrate is not intended or designed to replace your doctor's independent judgment about any symptom, condition, or the appropriateness or risks of a procedure or treatment for a given person.
Book appointment with top doctors for Anus Infection treatment
View fees, clinic timings and reviews
Ask a free question
Get FREE multiple opinions from Doctors
posted anonymously
Treatment Enquiry
Get treatment costs, find best hospitals/clinics and know other details