Pain that occurs in the perianal region (the area around the rectum or anus) is called anal pain. Some of the most common causes of anal pain include constipation, hemorrhoids or piles, diarrhea, anal sex, fecal impaction, ulcerative colitis, trauma, anal fissures, and anal cancer.
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I have stomach problems and pain around the anus. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am 24 years old, and some days I experience many stomach problems, such as constipation, gas, and back pain. Today, I went to the toilet, and suddenly I noticed my anus coming outside. When I get constipated, I feel a lot of pain in the toilet and pain around the anus. I use a cream... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, I appreciate that you have chosen icliniq.com for your medical needs. I am very sorry about your medical condition. Do not worry; I am here to take care of you. Regarding your symptoms and the picture you sent, I believe you have a 6 o'clock hemorrhoid (pile). I can see that you have constip... Read Full »
I am a 20-year-old male with painful bowel movements. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 20-year-old male. My height is 5 feet 10 inches, and my weight is 128 pounds. I experience pain during bowel movements, and I do not have proper bowel movements. Sometimes, I also notice the presence of blood. Additionally, my anus does not open properly, making it difficult ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. I am not able to physically examine you or provide medical advice based on your symptoms alone. However, based on the information you have provided, it is possible that you may be experiencing symptoms of constipatio... Read Full »
Why do I have lumps near the anus?
Query: Hi doctor, I am in real pain for the past 9 months and my doctor is clueless after several visits. After a period of 38.6 weeks in latent labor, I had a vacuum-assisted vaginal delivery (first baby). No ultrasound was done on the very day of admission. With crowning left mediolateral episiotomy was ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your complaint. It seems there is fistula (tunnel like passage) formation leading to recurrent perianal abscess in your anogenital area. But it needs to be examined to confirm the diagnosis. I would suggest you to consult an experienced surgeon for f... Read Full »
I have anal issues, stomach, and muscle pain. Please help me.
Query: Hello doctor, I have anal issues, stomach, and muscle pain. Please help me. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please explain your symptoms in detail. Read Full »
Kindly suggest an ointment for anal pain and bleeding.
Query: Hi doctor, I had anal bleeding and pain for a year. My doctor said that it is just because of a small crack at rectal opening and there is nothing to worry. He has given a cream for anal fissure and one tonic for stool smoother to reduce pain while going to the bathroom. It cured me completely in tw... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. As like any other cuts on your skin, anal fissure does heal by itself within weeks. Though, help is often required due to pain and bleeding. The first important rule for management is to treat constipation with stool bulk forming agents or laxatives like syrup Duphalac o... Read Full »
I have pain in my anus. Is it piles?
Query: Hello doctor, I want to know about piles. For the past two days, I am having little bit pain in the anus. I want to know if it is piles or not. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have checked the attached photo (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Most probably it is an early degree of piles. Piles is a condition where thecongested veins along with the covering mucosal layer protrude from the anus. It has four degrees, the firs... Read Full »
Why I do have shooting pain in my anus and how to treat it?
Query: Hello doctor, For the past one month, I get a shooting pain in my anus, or maybe rectum. It only happens when I am sitting down or laying down. The pain usually lasts a couple of seconds and every other day it happens. I have also have been pooping small balls, not the normal poop. Is it the reason ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It appears you have a fissure and there is a damage to your tract due to hard stools. Your stool should be soft. For that, you should eat a high-fiber diet like fruits (apple, banana, oranges), green leafy vegetables (spinach), and raw cucumber. Avoid smoking, refine... Read Full »
Can I have hemorrhoids as it is painful to go to the loo?
Query: Hello doctor, For the past six months, I have had a problem where it is very painful to go to the loo. Whenever I try, there is blood on the toilet paper as well as all over the toilet. I already tried two types of medication. I used suppository as well as a cream (Anusol HC) that goes on the outsid... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your bleeding per anus is because of this anal problem. As per the image provided (attachment removed to protect patient identity), it seems to be piles along with tear or fissure also. Your proctoscopy anal and rectal examination needed to check that region properly. ... Read Full »
Why am I having a throbbing pain in the anus?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 29-year-old male unmarried. For more than one year, I feel pain in the anus like throbbing (pain like beating in the anus) and feeling huge pain four hours after masturbation. The pain continues for five minutes or 10 minutes and gradually reduce and stops. Pain rarely comes. So... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your symptoms could be related to a local infection or coccydynia. Coming to this point, I would recommend consulting with a surgeon for a physical exam and an ultrasound of the soft tissues in this region. A dynamic radiography is necessary to investigate for cocc... Read Full »
My wife has second-degree piles and a fissure. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, My wife (age 33 years) has been suffering from piles related issues since last 10 years. It occurred after her delivery (in 2003) and was harmless at that time. We are having an eleven year old daughter. Recently she started experiencing pain and itching while going to toilet. Also sh... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. It seems like your wife has second degree hemorrhoids which has also led to her fissure. The good news is that it can be managed medically. The first line of management is medical management. Itching is a very common manifestation, which is a... Read Full »
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