Pruritus ani is the medical term for a persistent (chronic) itchy feeling around the anus, or an itch in the anus. The main symptom is an urge to scratch your anus, which is difficult to resist. The urge to scratch may occur at any time. However, it tends to be more common after you have been to the toilet to pass a bowel motion and at night (particularly just before falling asleep). The itch may be made worse by:
This is a companion discussion topic for the original article at https://patient.info/skin-conditions/itchy-bottom-pruritus-ani