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What Causes Excessive Anal Moisture?
Question: Rectum feels wet
Sometimes when I wipe I see feces and sometimes I don't
Sometimes when I wipe I see feces and sometimes I don't
Brief Answer:
Possible anal fistula or rectocele
Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome.
These symptoms are suggestive of several possible condition and most common are rectal fistula or rectocele. Fistula is small canal in perianal are which connects skin and inner part of rectum. Fistulas may produce clear liquid and cause rectal and anal wetting. Rectocele is widening of rectal wall which may lead to similar symptoms. You should see proctologist and do rectoscopy to verify exact diagnosis. Also,you should have high fibre diet and soften your stool since hard stool may aggravate symptoms. Wish you good health. Regards
Possible anal fistula or rectocele
Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome.
These symptoms are suggestive of several possible condition and most common are rectal fistula or rectocele. Fistula is small canal in perianal are which connects skin and inner part of rectum. Fistulas may produce clear liquid and cause rectal and anal wetting. Rectocele is widening of rectal wall which may lead to similar symptoms. You should see proctologist and do rectoscopy to verify exact diagnosis. Also,you should have high fibre diet and soften your stool since hard stool may aggravate symptoms. Wish you good health. Regards
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