Anal itching can have various causes, ranging in severity from 'minor' to 'needs attention'. Finding the true cause means ruling out or confirming each possibility – in other words, diagnosis.
Diagnosis is usually a complex process due to the sheer number of possible causes and related symptoms. In order to diagnose anal itching, we could:
Cause | Probability | Status |
---|---|---|
Hemorrhoids | 96% | Confirm |
Poor Digestion | 26% | Unlikely |
Pinworms | 19% | Unlikely |
Mineral Need | 3% | Ruled out |
Food Allergies | 2% | Ruled out |
Candida / Yeast | 2% | Ruled out |
Liver Congestion | 2% | Ruled out |
Blastocystosis | 2% | Ruled out |
Does your anus itch?
Possible responses:
→ Never / very rarely / don't know→ Occasionally - a few times a month → Often, mostly at night → Often, day and night |
Itching around the anus, especially at night, is a common symptom of pinworm infestation. Symptoms are caused by the female pinworm laying her eggs. They are usually mild, with many infected people having no symptoms at all.