Acidic anal leakage

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What is pruritis ani? Pruritus ani is a bothersome and sometimes intense itching or burning sensation of the skin around the anus rectal opening. It is most noticeable at night or after a bowel movement. The most common complaint is an irresistible urge to scratch. Some people will note occasional bleeding when wiping after a bowel movement. It affects men and women equally and may occur at any age. How is pruritis ani diagnosed?

Itching of the anus the opening at the end of the digestive tract where stool leaves the body and the skin around the anus perianal skin is called anal itching or pruritus ani. See also Overview of the Anus and Rectum. Most often, doctors do not identify a specific disorder as the cause of anal itching, and the itching goes away without treatment after a period of time.

An anal fissure is a tear in the lining of the anus or anal canal the opening through which stool passes out of the body. The fissure can be painful and may bleed. Anal fissures can occur in anyone at any age.