Other problems that can cause anal itching include: 1  pinworms, 2  hemorrhoids, 3  tears of the anal skin (fissures), and. 4  skin tags (abnormal local growth of anal skin).
Symptoms of Esophageal Stricture. 1  Progressive swallowing difficulty, first with solid foods, then liquids; chest pain after meals; increased salivation. 2  Regurgitation of foods and liquids. 3  Weight loss. 4  Dehydration. Cough, particularly at night.
Difficulty swallowing is usually worse with solids than with liquids. Symptoms of acid reflux disease such as heartburn may also be present, since reflux is the most common cause of narrowing in the esophagus causing dysphagia.