Hi Chris!
See if you can get some treatment for a yeast infection, and if not, maybe
try some Seabreeze, it might burn but it has been known to help rectal
itching.
Amy
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>From: Kathy Corrigan <kcorrigan@chgw.com>
>To: "'mol-cancer@lists.meds.com'" <mol-cancer@lists.meds.com>
>Subject: [MOL] RE:
>Date: Tue, Aug 24, 1999, 6:45 PM
>
>Dear Chris: I have never heard of this as a symptom of cancer, but that
>doesn't mean anything. If you're concerned, by all means, have it checked!
>Good luck, and I hope you find relief. Kathy in Boise
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: owner-mol-cancer@lists.meds.com
>[mailto:owner-mol-cancer@lists.meds.com]On Behalf Of chris burton
>Sent: Tuesday, August 24, 1999 3:48 PM
>To: mol-cancer@lists.meds.com
>Subject:
>
>
>Hi,
>
> My name is Chris and I am a 36 year old male. My problem concerns a very
>itchy rectum. Over the past ten years I have seen three separate consultants
>about this problem. I have been told the causes could range from hemeroids
>to a bacterial infection. I have also been in hospital for treatment
>concerning a fischer (split in the rectum). The itch is so intense that it
>nearly drives me to distraction. I wake up in the middle of the night with
>this incredible itch, it is affecting my all life! I have had everything
>from creams to steroids prescribed to try and remedy the problem.
>
>My overall concern is could this be some form of cancer. I am not passing
>blood, except when I scratch the rectum.
>
>Best regards,
>
>Chris.
>
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