Really itchy bottom

[countryandchickens]

Don't think it's threadworms ... but it's the right 'place' (anus.) It is itchy to the point of actually hurting.

Any help before I shame myself in public ?!

I'd probably treat myself for threadworms anyway, wash bedding/towels etc and see how I was in a few days.

It might be piles.

You can get some soothing cream otc at the chemist.

I'm pregnant at present and I don't think it's advised to take.

I'm fairly sure it's not piles - have seen them before cripes!

www.nhs.uk/Conditions/itchybottom/Pages/Introduction.aspx

It is a treatable condition. If it doesn't go away quickly then go to the doctor and get it fixed.

Oh didn't know you are pregnant so definitely ignore my advice!

Thank you :) Rattle no worries; I should have said in my OP!

It could be piles. I'm pregnant and have just one tiny 'lump' there which flares up sometimes . It is quite itchy sometimes.

I always thought piles were massive!

Would someone else DH be able to tell ...?

I can feel mine and can also see if I crouch over a compact mirror
It's just a really small 'extra' lump at the entrance to my bottom.

It's really hurting

DH has looked and confirmed it is not piles.

Ow.

Hmm, could be a fissure.
Have you been constipated and had trouble going? (Strange question from a random onliner I know!) Sometimes you can get a small tear which is itchy and can be sore as it heals. May be worth mentioning to GP or midwife.

Piles can be internal so he wouldn't be able to see them.

Get along to the gp. No need to suffer this. There are things that will help.

Thanks; I had a massive poo a few days ago so it might have been that. Really hurts!