Hi there
I have suffered with an itchy bottom for a few years now, on and off. I had a Sigmoidoscopy in 2013 which came back clear thankfully, just showed internal piles which were banded. I have had the itch back now for around a year and have tried lots of creams, I was referred to a Dermatologist and again to Colorectal. I was patch tested at the Dermatologist and have an allergy to Propyl Gallate, this is a preservative in food and also some medications. I stopped using anything on my skin in the anal area and it cleared a bit but is still there.
I am awaiting a Colonoscopy as I have Crohns in my immediate family. My brother and niece have it, my mum had Diverticulitis and IBS. I am really worried now, and just want some answers. The itch is really really bad at times and feels like it's coming from inside. It causes me to lose sleep and I am trying everything to try and manage it until I find out what is wrong. I have had some slight bleeding when going to the toilet, but no change to my toilet habits. I have been googling Perianal Crohns and this is my worry.
Many thanks for listening and any advice would be appreciated.
Lisa xx