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Anal Discomfort

Anal Discomfort | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring | Pictures and Images | Attribution


What are the signs and symptoms of the condition?

When a person has anal discomfort, the healthcare provider will need more information. These questions may be asked of the person.

  • When did the discomfort start?
  • What is an exact description of the discomfort?
  • How long has the discomfort been occurring?
  • Is the discomfort constant or does it occur only occasionally?
  • Is the discomfort made worse by having a bowel movement?
  • Has there been any bleeding from the anus?
  • Does he or she engage in anal intercourse?
  • Has he or she ever had a sexually transmitted disease, or STD?
  • What are the person's bathing and washing habits?
  • Does he or she have any other medical conditions?
  • What medicines or drugs is the person taking?
  • Does the person have any other symptoms?
  • Other questions may be asked as well.


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    Author: Adam Brochert, MD
    Reviewer: Melissa Sanders, PharmD
    Date Reviewed: 09/17/01









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