Burning Anus!!

Hello everyone!

On a daily basis...I've been having a burning and sometimes itchy rectum. It is extremely uncomfortable and horrid. Sometimes there tiny spot of blood accompanied. Sometimes the burning sensation happens before and/or after a BM. But lately it just happens random times during the day. In addition, I've been having horrible gas and bloating. My colorectal surgeon said I have no hemorrhoids or fissures. I don't eat spicy like I used to...and been trying to increase my fiber intake (which makes me constipated and I'm typically not).

Any suggestions of what this may be? Thanks!

My GP referred to one...which ended up being no help. No...not sure what j-pouch is..

Hi Eirene-
You can get a lot of info regarding the effects of different foods on gas and bloating by reading the following:
"Gutbliss" by Robynne Chutkan

I got a copy from the library and think it's a good reference.
The major culprits are lactose, gluten and sugar...especially artificial sweeteners (so stay away from diet soda).
If you search on the title under "Join HealingWell", you'll see my post and others' comments.

My UC symptoms are under control but I still have major gas and bloating when I eat certain foods like broccoli so diet is key.

To ease the burning and itching, you can use vaseline or a water-based lubricant to coat the opening and soothe the irritation.
Happy Christmas!
IAS

Im in Wisconsin... and that's what they do with us here apparently. Im 6 months in and still have not seen a gastroenterologist.

Did not realize until after we'd lost our insurance that I was working with a not qualified person for my disease.

Very strange to me that after performing my colonoscopy and diagnosing me with UC that I was still seeing a surgeon... why did she not refer me on? Why was I not even told about any gastroenterologist in our "system"

Very poorly handled/organized if you ask me...

I second the Calmoseptine.
its wonderful!

Asked the pharmacist and they had it behind the counter :)

Merry Christmas everyone! Thanks for the replies! I have not yet gotten a diagnosis. I am not sure what foods is triggering the burning sensation. Ive been tested for celiacs and that was negatice. My GP thought it would be better to see a Colorectal surgeon than to see a G.I specialist. The CRS did a rectal exam and saw nothing. So he felt a G.I specialist will better help me since he said my problem may be more in my g.I tract. Its really irritating. I sometimes have nausea and iincomplete evacuation accompanied with the burning sensation.

I will try to get the things you all have recommended.