Re: Why?

In Reply to: Why? posted by Lana on September 26, 2000 at 14:57:45:

: What will make my anus burn while doing the prep for a colonoscopy?

Lana,
Your stomach secretes acid that your GI tract is able to handle with no problems but when that acid comes in contact with the regular skin cells around your anus it irritates them and the skin burns.You can use a ointment like Lanacane or Angie suggested Vasoline---or almost any hemorrhoidal ointment that keeps that the skin protected will be OK. The same problem happens if acid is belched up your esophagus from your stomach----Acid Indigestion.
Take care---Harry

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