Crohn’s disease can cause anal fistulas, which are tunnels that go from your anus to the surface of the skin around your anus ...

For many women, monthly menstruation is accompanied by intense cramping pain that radiates through the lower abdomen as the ...

It is characterised by a small bout of pain in the rectum, which spreads to the anus. The pain generally occurs due to the narrowing of the anal canal caused by spasms of the smooth muscle cells.

Symptoms of anal fistulas include pain, swelling, itching, and redness around the anus. In some cases, fluids — including pus, poop, and blood — may drain from the fistula opening in your skin.

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MDMedically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD An anal fissure is a tear in the lining of ...

Healthcare providers warn that sitting on the toilet for more than 10 minutes can harm your health in a number of ways, like ...

Yepuri, MDMedically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MD A lump in or outside of the anus is often a sign of hemorrhoids.