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Carlos Cuenca, MD (General surgery)
Dr. Cuenca graduated from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. He is currently a categorical surgical resident at UC Davis Health.
Aiko Yoshioka, MD (Gastroenterology)
Dr. Yoshioka graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine. He worked as a gastroenterologist at Saiseikai Niigata Hospital and Niigata University Medical & Dental Hospital before serving as the Deputy Chief of Gastroenterology at Tsubame Rosai Hospital and Nagaoka Red Cross Hospital. Dr. Yoshioka joined Saitama Saiseikai Kawaguchi General Hospital as Chief of Gastroenterology in April 2018.
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Content updated on Jan 4, 2023
About the symptom
It describes the pain that occurs in or around the anus and rectum (the last section of the large intestine that ends in the anus).
When to see a doctor
Seek professional care if you experience any of the following symptoms
Pain over the anus
Possible causes
- Hemorrhoid
Commonly known as piles, it is the swelling around the anal area where faeces is excreted from the body. These can be formed inside or outside of the anus. This is due to excessive straining or poor blood flow to the area, and can result in painless bleeding.
- Hemorrhoids (anal fissure)
Hemorrhoids or piles, are swollen veins in the lowest part of your rectum (last part of the large intestine). It is a common condition which may be caused due to straining during bowel movements or sitting for long periods on the toilet.
Anal polyps
This refers to growths at the anus. These can be cancerous or non-cancerous and are usually investigated further.
- Interstitial cystitis
- Anal pruritus
- Crohn's disease
- Anal fistula
- Genital herpes
- Ulcerative colitis
- Neurogenic intrapelvic syndrome
Questions your doctor may ask about this symptom
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this symptom
Do you have anal pain?
Do you have a fever?
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Do you have skin redness?
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References
Reviewed By:
Carlos Cuenca, MD (General surgery)
Dr. Cuenca graduated from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. He is currently a categorical surgical resident at UC Davis Health.
Aiko Yoshioka, MD (Gastroenterology)
Dr. Yoshioka graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine. He worked as a gastroenterologist at Saiseikai Niigata Hospital and Niigata University Medical & Dental Hospital before serving as the Deputy Chief of Gastroenterology at Tsubame Rosai Hospital and Nagaoka Red Cross Hospital. Dr. Yoshioka joined Saitama Saiseikai Kawaguchi General Hospital as Chief of Gastroenterology in April 2018.
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