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What Causes Anal Pain And Rectal Bleeding?

Hello I am messaging you in the concern for what is happening. I have recently discovered about five days ago but every time I go to the bathroom there is a small amount of blood when I go. The only thing I notice is a slight pain around the ring of my butt hole. I m extremely scared to know if it is cancer or anal fizures. The blood is a normal-ish color with a little bit of a bright tiny to it.
Tue, 24 Jan 2017
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Hi & Welcome.
After having gone through the history given in your query, you seem to be suffering from anal fissure.

An anal fissure is a small tear or crack in the lining of the anus. It may occur when passing large or hard stools, straining during childbirth, or experiencing bouts of diarrhea.

It is usually a minor condition that goes away within six weeks.

Most anal fissures don’t require extensive treatment. However, certain home remedies can help promote healing and relieve uncomfortable symptoms. You can treat an anal fissure at home by:
1. Taking enough fiber supplements and increasing the intake of vegetables and fruits.
2. Using over-the-counter stool softeners
3. Taking warm baths called Sitz baths to relax the anal muscles, relieve irritation, and increase blood flow to the anorectal area
4. Applying a nitroglycerin ointment to the anus to promote blood flow to the area and promote healing
5. Applying topical local anaesthetics such as Lidocaine to the anus to ease discomfort.

A surgical consultation is recommended if the above measures are not successful.

Hope the advice given above would be useful.

A feedback is appreciated.
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What Causes Anal Pain And Rectal Bleeding?

Hi & Welcome. After having gone through the history given in your query, you seem to be suffering from anal fissure. An anal fissure is a small tear or crack in the lining of the anus. It may occur when passing large or hard stools, straining during childbirth, or experiencing bouts of diarrhea. It is usually a minor condition that goes away within six weeks. Most anal fissures don’t require extensive treatment. However, certain home remedies can help promote healing and relieve uncomfortable symptoms. You can treat an anal fissure at home by: 1. Taking enough fiber supplements and increasing the intake of vegetables and fruits. 2. Using over-the-counter stool softeners 3. Taking warm baths called Sitz baths to relax the anal muscles, relieve irritation, and increase blood flow to the anorectal area 4. Applying a nitroglycerin ointment to the anus to promote blood flow to the area and promote healing 5. Applying topical local anaesthetics such as Lidocaine to the anus to ease discomfort. A surgical consultation is recommended if the above measures are not successful. Hope the advice given above would be useful. A feedback is appreciated.