Anal and Rectal Problems Symptoms

Screening and diagnosis
... Your doctor may be able to pinpoint the cause of your itching simply by asking you questions about your symptoms. If the cause of your itching isn''t obvious, your doctor may refer you to a dermatolog...

Anal and Rectal Problems Treatment

Treatment
... Treatment of anal itching depends on the cause of the problem. It may include self-care measures, changes to your diet, treatment of infections or, rarely, surgery to correct an underlying problem. Me...

Self-care
... Prevention of anal itching mainly involves washing properly and avoiding irritants. If you already have anal itching, try these self-care measures: Cleanse gently. Wash the area in the morning, at nig...

Anal and Rectal Problems Other

The Fecal Occult Blood Test
... The fecal occult blood test is one of a variety of colorectal cancer screening tests. When doctors test for fecal occult blood, they are testing for the presence of microscopic or invisible blood in t...

Gastrointestinal References
... This listing is provided for your reference. The information provided by these organizations is not necessarily endorsed by The Cleveland Clinic Web Sites Celiac Disease www.icondata.com/health/pedbas...