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As I take stools out manually during constipation, I feel pain in anal area. Is it serious?

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Dr. Nithila. A

Published At February 13, 2017
Reviewed AtAugust 4, 2023

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I used to have constipation issues last year, and recently, in the last two weeks, it gets fixed. But I think I have little wounds appearing, that is my assumption. I am taking soft stool from last week. While taking out stool, I feel a slight pain in that area. Is it serious? Please advice.

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I can understand your concern for symptoms.

1) Never attempt to take out stool. Insted it is advisable to use stool softener or laxatives.

2) The habit of taking stool out and constipation can develop anal fissure which is small tear on inner wall of lower part of anal canal.

The Probable causes

Constipation, manual removal of the stool.

Investigations to be done

Proctoscopy, rectal examination.

Probable diagnosis

Anal fissure.

Treatment plan

Stool softener or laxative, Analgesics for anal pain, Anesthetic medication ointment for local application.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Kagathara Happy Kumar Devkaranbhai
Dr. Kagathara Happy Kumar Devkaranbhai

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