Study finds both conditions impact people's quality of life. June 20, 2011— -- Anyone who has had a mosquito bite knows how maddening the relentless itching can be, even if it only lasts a few ...

If you’ve had it, you would know. Chronic itchiness -- often the result of skin conditions such as psoriasis, eczema or allergies -- disrupts sleep, dims pleasure and limits activities. Just as much ...

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Ever have an itch that just wouldn't go away? Well, there's a new and surprising way to treat people with chronic itching. "It was getting really bad, then I purchased myself a ...

Chronic constipation occurs when you have infrequent bowel movements or difficulty passing stool for several weeks or more. If there’s no known reason for your constipation, it’s referred to as ...

Q. I have very irritating rectal itching, which is worse after a bowel movement. It has bothered me since the birth of my last child eight years ago. I don’t have hemorrhoids or worms or anything ...

The body, sometimes, has an embarrassing way to find relief. The desire to scratch offers relief, especially when the urge to scratch comes. Scratching whatever part of the body in public is an eye ...

Warning: just reading this article might make your skin crawl. Thinking about itching, seeing people scratch, looking at pictures of bedbugs or other itch inducers—all can bring on an irresistible ...

Q. I’m embarrassed even to write to you about this, but I am even more embarrassed to seek advice from my doctor. My butt itches a lot, and I often catch myself scratching and tugging on my pants in ...

The top 10 early signs and symptoms of hemorrhoids (piles), from rectal discomfort and pain during bowel movements to rectal itching and bright red blood in stool. Recognizing these early indicators ...