Valtrex (valacyclovir) is an antiviral medication used to treat infections with: 1  herpes zoster (shingles), 2  herpes simplex genitalis (genital herpes), 3  and herpes labialis (cold sores).
Hemorrhoids are lumps or masses of tissue in the anus, which contain enlarged blood vessels. Any increase in abdominal pressure may produce hemorrhoids. This may be from: Repeated straining to have a bowel movement, especially in people who suffer from frequent constipation.
Thrombosed and ulcerated hemorrhoids cause rectal pain, bleeding, itching, and swelling. Itching Hemorrhoids. Itching in the anal region is a common symptom of hemorrhoids. In case of internal hemorrhoids, the mucous membrane of the anal canal secretes extra mucus that causes the itching.This mucus dries up in the anus and the surrounding region, thereby causing itching.tching Hemorrhoids. Itching in the anal region is a common symptom of hemorrhoids. In case of internal hemorrhoids, the mucous membrane of the anal canal secretes extra mucus that causes the itching. This mucus dries up in the anus and the surrounding region, thereby causing itching.