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Can ibs affect the anus/rectum? can it cause a prickly sensation, twitching, tightness? no straining, no diarrhea, no constipation?

Q: can ibs affect the anus/rectum? can it cause a prickly sensation, twitching, tightness? no straining, no diarrhea, no constipation?

: Rectum- yes but not the anus. Keep the area clean and you should be OK.

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Rectum- yes but not the anus. Keep the area clean and you should be OK.

Answered 10/2/2023

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A member asked:

Can ibs affect the anus/rectum? can it cause a prickly sensation, twitching, tightness? no straining, no diarrhea, no constipation?

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