Anal Pain
Introduction
Source: NHS
In this topic (2)
Anal pain (pain in the bottom) can be distressing, but is often just the result of a minor, treatable condition.
The medical name for pain in and around the anus or rectum (back passage)is proctalgia.
This pages covers:
Articles for Anal Pain
Common causes of anal pain
Anal fissures An Anal fissure is asmall tear in the skin of the anus that can be caused by passing a large orhard poo. Symptoms of an anal fissure can include: a severe, sharp pain when doing a po
Introduction
Find out about common and less common causes of anal pain (pain in the bottom), and when to get medical advice.
