Hey guys, so I have had anal/rectal pressure for the last month or so, along with perianal itching. Ive been to 3 gastros, had a colonoscopy (all fine) , 2 anoscopys and 1 high resolution anoscopy. Ive been using corticosteroids for the itch, which has helped, but the pressure remains. My anus is red, which is probably relatively normal, but the pressure feeling remains despite doctors all telling me its nothing. To try and rid myself of this pressure, i put hydrocortisone 2.5 on and inside my anus to see if reducing the swelling from internal hemorrhoids were the culprit, that just resulted in an extreme burning sensation for at least 20 minutes. What is going on? Should i just eat more fiber and leave them alone? Could it be a skin cancer or something not visible through anoscopy or colonoscopy? My urologist said my PSA prostate levels are fine, so I can probably rule out prostate trouble. Maybe its just pelvic floor pain from all the stress? Any help would be appreciated.
I had anal itching and discomfort for many months I had completed the course of antibiotics for stomach issues. So it can be the side effect of medicines and may take months to go away.
If you have a haemorrhoid, they can cause pressure and itching. The scans, especially those at high resolution are highly accurate and would pick up any visible abnormality. Since they showed nothing, you shouldn’t worry because your doctors would have told you if there was any cause for concern.The redness could be from a haemorrhoid. Some ointments can cause irritation; perhaps try ice to shrink the haemorrhoid.
Since three doctors say nothing is wrong, believe and trust what they say. Since corticosteriods are helping with the itch, this is a good sign. If your doctor has prescribed this cream, use as directed by your Gastro specialist.
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