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What Causes Pain And Redness Around The Anal Region?

Posted on Sat, 1 Oct 2016

Question: Hello. I have a lot of pain and redness around my anus. There is also broken skin. Please see the attached image. Could you please provide a diagnosis? Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
?Anal herpes

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you.

In the pictures I can see multiple tiny translucent blisters.
Multiple tiny translucent painful blisters around the anus could indicate anal herpes infection. Herpes is a viral infection.

You can consult your primary care physician for prescription of antiviral medications.

Let me know if you have any more questions.
Regards,
Dr.R.K.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (12 hours later)

Thank you for your reply. I do not have other symptoms associated with your diagnosis. No pain passing urine, no never and no headache. Also my bowel movements are normal.

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (20 hours later)

Brief Answer:
No need to have those symptoms

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
There is no need to have pain while passing urine and headache when you have anal herpes.
Blisters and pain are enough to think in terms of anal herpes.

Regards,
Dr.R.K

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar