Aa
Aa
A
A
A
Close
Avatar universal

Hemorrhoids or pinworms?

At the beginning of this year I started reading up on parasites, fully knowing my intense fear of them, and after reading the symptoms I've made myself have anal itching that I never complained about prior. Now I actually do suffer from anal itching. My anus feels very cut and it burns and itches, but I also have a tickling sensation inside of my anus as well and I feel like I feel movement. I'll randomly have a buzzing sensation on and off and sometimes sharp pain. Not only do I itch at night, I itch during the day too. I'm not sure if it's hemorrhoids, anal fissures, or pinworms? I'm just confused because I never had these symptoms before I learned about it and my anxiety is off the hook!!! People think I'm just paranoid but I genuinely feel all of this and it very much bothers me. Does anybody have any clue to what this is?
2 Responses
Sort by: Helpful Oldest Newest
973741 tn?1342342773
Did you get a chance to check out with a flashlight?  Or try the prep H cream?  Just wondering how things are going.
Helpful - 0
973741 tn?1342342773
So, here is what you can do.  Try hemorrhoid medication (Prep H) and see if you get relief.  If you do not, see your doc and perhaps they will be able to see the worms.  I think if you have a really cool significant other or parent or sibling . . . they can check this out at night with a flashlight.  Like, you lay and they look at your anus with the flashlight to see if they see the worms.  I've heard of a mom that did that with her kids.  But regardless, you could also ask your doc if you can do a stool sample to look for them.  So, that's my recommendation.  No sense worrying yourself silly when you can really find this out through a doctor's visit if the Prep H doesn't help.
Helpful - 0
Have an Answer?

You are reading content posted in the Gastroenterology Community

Didn't find the answer you were looking for?
Ask a question
Popular Resources
Learn which OTC medications can help relieve your digestive troubles.
Is a gluten-free diet right for you?
Discover common causes of and remedies for heartburn.
This common yet mysterious bowel condition plagues millions of Americans
Don't get burned again. Banish nighttime heartburn with these quick tips
Get answers to your top questions about this pervasive digestive problem