What can I do to relieve an itching anus?

In adults you have to think about the following reasons for rectal itch: (1) worms - try a common worming treatment; (2) haemorrhoids - try a haemorrhoidal cream instead of a fungal cream; (3) food sensitivity: you can ask  you practitioner to get you an IgG food sensitivity panel - eg wheat sensitivity can cause rectal itch. You may have a combination , since you also have undiagnosed abdominal pain with alternating constipation and diarrhoea: try an antiparasitic remedy and think a bout a food sensitivity panel.

HI what test have you had done regarding the pain and other symptoms ? it could be food related you can also do an elimination diet to see if that is the course also. 

Have you had a colonscopy or endoscopy just to rule out anything else like an IBD / IBS also  do you notice any bleeding when passing motion?

also I was recommended by my surgeon as I sufer from, fissures and itchness and IBD and he recommend that I use baby wipes or the moisture toilet paper wipes after bowel movements he also suggested for me to use wheatgrass blam, do a google search on this product belief me it is very sorthing I found it in a healthfood shop, my surgeon did tell  me you can get it from good pharmacies also you can buy it on line. 

I hope you can get some relieve. 

As for the back pain sometimes changes in bowel movements / or urinating can be from nerve damage but I am not sure how they can determine that. i think you need to see a nerologist for that

good luck

As others have suggested their could be many causes.  Also ensure your Ph level is correct if your eliminations are too acidic that can be a cause.  You can buy test strips from chemists, health food shops or your naturopath.  I've had clients with persistent worms and an endocrinologist was very helpful to them.  With worms your naturopath can help as they may need a month or Parex then another dose.

All the best

There are numerous causes of anal itching: haemorrhoids, fissures, fistula, fungal infections, exessive scratching with abrasions and excoriation, etc. etc.

The best way forward is to see a proctologist and be assessed and examined properly to make the correct diagnosis and get the right treatment. Self diagnosis and trial and error use of creams and lotions can be ineffective and at times make the situation worse. It can be expensive and prolong the problem.

There is no substitute for a proper specialist opinion.

I agree with Dr Gold you should get your GP to refer you to someone specialising in the field.

I do sympathise with you as I know how it feels (but I know what causes mine). The things that will help the itching are warm salt baths or even a bath with a few drops of lavender oil, stop using 2 or 3 ply loo paper and go back to a basic 1 ply - it will not lint as much and does help in no bits being left behind to irritate the area more.  The other thing that helps is using nappy wipes to wipe after the loo or the new flushable toilet wipes - they also leave no lint but soothe the area.

But get it checked out and the pain - there is a few things that can cause these problems and some can be easily fixed.

The most common cause of anal itch (Pruritus Ani) is the continual rubbing and irritation of the sensitive skin with toilet paper. Wet Wipes with their chemicals can also cause it because they remove the bodies natural oils that it needs. It's NOT because people are not clean, in fact it's more like the opposite, they are too clean from too much rubbing. The simple solution is to clean with water, not soap, and the most efficient way to do that is with a Hand Bidet Sprayer. It will go away and stay away. See bathroomsprayers.com.