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Itchy and swollen anus possible std?
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University of Washington
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Itchy and swollen anus possible std?
by bigtimestress, Jun 11, 2005 12:00AM
About 6 weeks ago I had protected sex and the morning after I had little red pimples scattered throughout my pubic area. Eventually it went a way and I had sex with the same girl (protected) and these little pimples showed up on the top of my thigh which we very itchy. About 2 weeks ago I devoped an itchy and red scrotum, itchy and swollen anus, and a rash between my scrotum and anus. I have been nervous as hell ever since and all I do is think about it. I can't sleep at night because it is extremely uncomfortable. It feels the best when I am sitting so the swelling stays down. I don't know if it is a fungus, STD, or something else. I tryed using anusol because I thought it was hemorroids (hemorrhoids) but that didn't work. I have also used hydrocortisone to help with the itching but it won't go away. Please help!
Doctor's Answer
by H. Hunter Handsfield, M.D., Jun 11, 2005 12:00AM
, Jun 11, 2005 12:00AM
Prominently itching spots in the genital area raises several possibilities, including jock itch, yeast infection, scabies, crab lice, allergic reaction, and others. But unlikely to be herpes, syphilis, or other classical STDs. If it's a fungal (yeast) infection or jock itch, the hydrocortisone will make it worse.
Bottom line: Stop trying to guess and to get a diagnosis on line; see a health care provider.
Good luck-- HHH, MD
Bottom line: Stop trying to guess and to get a diagnosis on line; see a health care provider.
Good luck-- HHH, MD
HHH, MD