| Category | Anal Pruritus Anii |
Anal Itch is an unpleasant, itchy sensation around the anus, also known as pruritus ani (the opening through which stool passes out of the body). Anal itch is a symptom, not a disorder, and there can be several different reasons for it. In most cases, a person with an anal itch may not have an anus or rectal disorder. the itchy sensation is a sign that one or more of the following has irritated the skin in the area: If the anal region is not adequately washed following a bowel movement, a slight amount of stool may be left behind on the skin, causing itching in the area.
