Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Feeling an abnormal discomfort in the anus - what could be causing this pain?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Anal pain: Pain in the anus can be from many sources: anal fissures, fistulas,infection and abscesses, severe constipation, hemorrhoids, and cancer. You can discuss your symptoms and medical history with a physician and get an exam. Here is an NIH resource that includes a link to a health check tool: https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/analdisorders.html#cat78
Answered 3/30/2018
1.7k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
What causes discomfort in anus other then pinworms?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
What causes pebbles at first and jelly diarrhea right after with discomfort with anus?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Hard lump between vaginal opening and anus. Causes discomfort. What is it?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I have a small purplish soft lump on the anus, it causes no discomfort nor is it hard or painful or tender ?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Can tight/weak pelvic floor muscles cause varicocele? I have varicocele but no pain in the testicle itself. I have a feeling of pressure and discomfort in the area between my anus and scrotum?
What causes a very severe pain in the anus area coupled with light headedness and a feeling of fainting. It has happened without any warning about 10 times at irregular intervals. I have normal bowel movement and no constipation.
What could cause a gravelly feeling in the anus other than hemorrhoids?
I feel a weird tingling feeling like in my anus, it has been going on for 2 days. What can cause this?
I have a small painless bump above my anus. Overall it doesn't hurt but can cause discomfort when I press it. What can this be?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
