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Home treatment for rectal itching includes things like: Keeping the area clean and dry. Washing the area with water several times a day and after bowel movements. Sitting in a few inches of warm water in a bathtub. Wearing loose-fitting cotton underwear. Using a nonprescription hydrocortisone (1%) cream on the area.
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Rectal itching is most often caused by dry or irritated skin in the rectal area. It can also be a sign of pinworms, especially in children. Itching may be more serious if it occurs with a rash or if it does not improve with home treatment.
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What is rectal prolapse? Rectal prolapse occurs when part or all of the wall of the rectum slides out of place, sometimes sticking out of the anus. See a picture of rectal prolapse . There are three types of rectal prolapse . Partial prolapse (also called mucosal prolapse). The lining (mucous membrane) of the rectum...