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What Causes Wet Sensation Around Anus?
Question: I have recently began having a wet sensation around my anus but if I go the bathroom there is nothing on the toilet paper but people have mentioned a smell
Brief Answer:
It looks like Faecal Incontinence.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
As per your description, it looks like Faecal Incontinence.
In your case,it is the mucus that is coming out.There will be Odour also.
Exact cause for this has to be identified.
Excessive faecal loading, Constipation,Irritable bowel syndrome,Inflammatory bowel disease,previous anorectal surgery etc are few causes.
Treatment depends on the cause.
If it is associated with constipation, then you should take high fiber diet, drink plenty of liquids, eat fresh fruits and vegetables.
In my opinion, you should take a Pre and Probiotic capsule twice daily for at least two weeks.
If there is no response, you should consult a Surgical Gastroenterologist, get examined clinically and proceed accordingly.
Hope I answered your query.
If you have any questions, I will clarify further.
Wish you good health.
Regards
It looks like Faecal Incontinence.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
As per your description, it looks like Faecal Incontinence.
In your case,it is the mucus that is coming out.There will be Odour also.
Exact cause for this has to be identified.
Excessive faecal loading, Constipation,Irritable bowel syndrome,Inflammatory bowel disease,previous anorectal surgery etc are few causes.
Treatment depends on the cause.
If it is associated with constipation, then you should take high fiber diet, drink plenty of liquids, eat fresh fruits and vegetables.
In my opinion, you should take a Pre and Probiotic capsule twice daily for at least two weeks.
If there is no response, you should consult a Surgical Gastroenterologist, get examined clinically and proceed accordingly.
Hope I answered your query.
If you have any questions, I will clarify further.
Wish you good health.
Regards
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