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What Causes Clear Liquid Drainage From Anus?

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Posted on Fri, 20 Feb 2015
Question: I have a drainage from my anus, clear liquid normally. What causes it and how can I stop it
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Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (48 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Ano-Procto-Colonoscopy .

Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query.
What I could get from your query is that you have got a drainage of clear liquid from the anus- you have consulted a Doctor who says this is not serious and caused discomfort - No medications tried - wants to know the causes and to know how to stop it...

The causes of the clear discharge form the anus can be:
-Proctitis or Procto-colitis, meaning inflammation of the rectum and or colon.
-Laxity of the anal sphincter.
-Polyp or a mass in the rectum or anal canal.

I would advise in such a patient the following:
-Per-rectal digital (finger)examination by a Surgeon to asses any disease in the anal canal or rectum; to know the tone of the anal sphincter.
-Ano-proctoscopy to visualize for any mass or ulcer and to take a biopsy if required.
-Colonoscopy to rule out any pathology in the large bowel.
-If some positive findings- CT scan of the whole abdomen and pelvis.

These examinations would help us to get the correct reason for the symptoms and get a treatment accordingly.

I hope this answer helps you, please feel free if you feel there is a gap-of-communication.

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What Causes Clear Liquid Drainage From Anus?

Brief Answer: Ano-Procto-Colonoscopy . Detailed Answer: Hi. Thanks for your query. What I could get from your query is that you have got a drainage of clear liquid from the anus- you have consulted a Doctor who says this is not serious and caused discomfort - No medications tried - wants to know the causes and to know how to stop it... The causes of the clear discharge form the anus can be: -Proctitis or Procto-colitis, meaning inflammation of the rectum and or colon. -Laxity of the anal sphincter. -Polyp or a mass in the rectum or anal canal. I would advise in such a patient the following: -Per-rectal digital (finger)examination by a Surgeon to asses any disease in the anal canal or rectum; to know the tone of the anal sphincter. -Ano-proctoscopy to visualize for any mass or ulcer and to take a biopsy if required. -Colonoscopy to rule out any pathology in the large bowel. -If some positive findings- CT scan of the whole abdomen and pelvis. These examinations would help us to get the correct reason for the symptoms and get a treatment accordingly. I hope this answer helps you, please feel free if you feel there is a gap-of-communication.