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What are the treatment options for my anal itching?

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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

For piles, I am taking two Himalaya tablets daily. But I am unable to sit properly due to anal itching.

Please suggest a medicine.

Thank you.
Answered by Dr. Ajeet Kumar

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MBBS

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Dr. Ajeet Kumar is a dedicated Physician specializing in gastrointestinal and liver disorders. He focuses on diagnosing and managing a wide range of digestive conditions with a patient-centered and evidence-based approach. His clinical interest includes promoting long-term digestive wellness through accurate evaluation, timely intervention, and personalized care, ensuring patients receive comprehensive support for their overall health and well-being.

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Hi,

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You are taking Ayurvedic medicine for piles. Sometimes, it can help you, and sometimes, it cannot help you. I suggest you consult a local general surgeon for an examination before taking other treatments. If piles remain for a long time, it cause significant pain and trouble in daily life. For now, you can start taking treatment. You can take Isabgol husk two tablespoons daily, irrespective of having soft stools or hard stools. Fiber has many things to do in the gut other than the stool softening effect.

You can take tablet Ciprofloxacin 500 mg (antibiotic) twice daily for five days. You can take the tablet Flagyl 400 mg (anti-anerobic)thrice daily for five days. But it can cause some side effects, such as gut upset and a metallic taste in the mouth. You can use a sitz bath. Put approximately 5 ml of Dettol or any antiseptics in the bathtub filled with tepid water and do it three times a day. Keep your area clean near your bottom. Remove your hair. Reduce your weight if you are overweight. Increased weight can impair your defecation mechanism, and it causes increased pressure on the bottom. It worsens the anal hemorrhoids or fissures in long term. Have a follow-up after a week.

Thank you.

Medically reviewed by Dr. Sneha Kannan
Published At May 6, 2020
Reviewed At November 27, 2025

Education:

MBBS

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Dr. Ajeet Kumar is a dedicated Physician specializing in gastrointestinal and liver disorders. He focuses on diagnosing and managing a wide range of digestive conditions with a patient-centered and evidence-based approach. His clinical interest includes promoting long-term digestive wellness through accurate evaluation, timely intervention, and personalized care, ensuring patients receive comprehensive support for their overall health and well-being.

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BDS

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Dr. Sneha Kannan is a skilled Dental Surgeon with expertise in providing general dental care, including scaling, fillings, and preventive treatments. She does oral surgery procedures such as extractions and minor surgical interventions. She does procedures in restorative dentistry, including crowns, bridges, and dentures. She is an expert in doing endodontic treatments such as root canal therapy. She is well-versed in doing procedures in cosmetic dentistry, including teeth whitening and smile correction. She can provide pediatric dental care for children’s oral health and preventive treatments. She promotes oral hygiene awareness and preventive dental practices.  

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Ajeet Kumar is a dedicated Physician specializing in gastrointestinal and liver disorders. He focuses on diagnosing and managing a wide range of digestive conditions with a patient-centered and evidence-based approach. His clinical interest includes promoting long-term digestive wellness through accurate evaluation, timely intervention, and personalized care, ensuring patients receive comprehensive support for their overall health and well-being.

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