The following symptoms and complaints may occur together with pruritus ani (anal itching):
Associated symptoms
- Anal swelling
- Generalized pruritus (itching)
Note
- A very painful hemorrhoidal prolapse (protrusion (prolapse) of hemorrhoids from the anus / anus) should be immediately presented to a surgeon.
Warning signs (red flags)
- Symptomatology persistent → think of: Neoplasm (this must be excluded)
- Recurrent fistulas → think of: Crohn’s disease (inflammatory bowel disease (IBD))