Definition. 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 uncomfortable. Also called pruritus ani (proo-RIE-tus A-nie), anal itching has many possible causes, such as skin problems, hemorrhoids, and washing too much or not enough. If anal itching is persistent, talk with your doctor. With proper treatment and self-care measures, most people get complete relief from anal itching.
Itâs possible to tip the scale between 5â15 pounds if you donât eat for 3 days. Of course, most of this is body fluid. As soon as you start eating again, it will come right back. If you return to a modified, reduced calorie diet you may be able to keep 1â2 pounds off.
The study included a total of 46 men and women weighing on average 218 pounds. The low-carb group on average shed 10 pounds in 45 days, while the low-fat group took 70 days to lose the same amount of weight. In terms of vascular health, the low-carb, high-fat dieters showed no harmful vascular changes, which is the primary reason for why so many are afraid of high-fat diets.