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 ...

Chronic itch, or pruritus, represents a complex and multifaceted symptom that spans a diverse range of aetiologies. It not only detrimentally impacts quality of life but also poses significant ...

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 ...

A new study shows that astrocytes are involved in the development of chronic itch in a mouse model. This is dependent on upregulation of lipocalin 2 (LCN2) by the transcription factor STAT-3 and ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Anal itching is a common condition. The itch, situated in or around your anus, is often intense and may be accompanied by a strong urge to scratch. You may find anal itching to be embarrassing and ...