What is the cause of anal discomfort after anal sex?
Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
I had anal sex, and now my butt has been hurting all day for six days. And every time I have to poop or wipe it, it is very painful. It is very uncomfortable when I sit or lie on my butt.
Kindly guide.
Hello,
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There might be a small tear in the anal region, which is commonly called an anal fissure. Even a small fissure can be really painful as it causes a spasm of the anal opening. It heals slowly, as it gets irritated repeatedly during bowel movements. You might even notice blood on the toilet paper or in the stools. I suggest you get examined by a physician. A warm water sitz bath, which involves sitting in a tub of warm water, to soak the painful anal area, helps a lot in this condition. The other recommendation is to take a high-fiber diet. Your physician, after an examination, can prescribe you analgesics and a stool softener. Hold off on more anal sex until you recover from the current problem.
I hope your query is answered.
Please feel free to reach out in case of further queries.
Thank you.
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