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Anus irritation
I have constipation, lower abdomen bloating and gas, and dry skin all over my body for over 3 months. About 10 days back, i got to know that i have hypothyroidism. I have started medication for the same. My question is, does anus also get dry? I do not have any pain or itching in the anal region. But i have mild discomfort in the anus. The discomfort feels like the hair in the anus is being pulled. When i apply a gel such as a petroleum jelly or Lox gel around the anus, i feel better, and the discomfort stops. But when i wash and dry the anus, the discomfort starts again. Can anyone tell me what this is? I am too embarrassed to meet a doctor, hence seeking advise here.
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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult.
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Have high fiber diet
Drink plenty of liquids
Sitz bath
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syp .looz 30ml at bed time
anovate ointment for local application
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Firstly increase your water intake, secondly take stool softeners and pls visit a general surgeon in your area as there is nothing to be embarrassed about but if the problem increases that will create much more complications in near future .
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Please consult with a General Surgeon in your area for a physical examination. You should be clear once for all if you have a fissure in ano or not.
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Dr. Manoj Kumar
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7 yrs exp
Dehradun
Need few details
Kindly consult
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Dr. Shaikh Huzaif
General Physician
18 yrs exp
Aurangabad
It can be a fissure or a piles developing. Kindly consult with a general physician or surgeon for clinical examination and diagnosis
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Dr. Danish Khan
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Bangalore
It can be anal fissure
Apply Ano Metrogyl ointment 2-3 times a day
Avoid constipation
It constipation is severe take Syrup Cremaffin plus 10 ml after dinner
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