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What Causes Anal Pain During Defecation?

Hi, um I'm having complications defacating due to an excruciating pain in my anus whenever I attempt to do so. There is also some kind of swelling on the side of it. This has been going on for 6 days now after I defacated a large stool. It has been gradually easing, but nonetheless painful when I attempt to defacate. Can you tell me what it is I have and the remedies to it?
Thu, 15 Sep 2016
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Most probably you are suffering from anal fissure. An anal fissure is an oval, ulcer-like, longitudinal tear in the anal canal. Constipation, pregnancy, child birth, obesity, poor fiber in diet, poor bath room habits, postponing bowel movements, straining whilst lifting or vomiting contribute to development of anal fissures.
Advice
1.     Consult a general surgeon for diagnosis by inspection and per rectal examination
2.     Apply locally Anovate cream or Shield ointment every six hours daily
3.     Take high fiber diet such as split peas, lentils, black beans, lima beans, baked beans, whole grains, vegetables such as artichoke, green peas, and sprouts and fruits
4.     Syrup lactulose (Syrup Duphalac) 2 teaspoonful per oral at bed time if you have constipation
5.     Drink 4 – 5 liters of water daily
6.     Avoid weight lifting
7.     Avoid straining while defecating
8.     Avoid coughing
9.     Consult a general surgeon for operation
10.     Investigation – Hb%
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What Causes Anal Pain During Defecation?

Most probably you are suffering from anal fissure. An anal fissure is an oval, ulcer-like, longitudinal tear in the anal canal. Constipation, pregnancy, child birth, obesity, poor fiber in diet, poor bath room habits, postponing bowel movements, straining whilst lifting or vomiting contribute to development of anal fissures. Advice 1. Consult a general surgeon for diagnosis by inspection and per rectal examination 2. Apply locally Anovate cream or Shield ointment every six hours daily 3. Take high fiber diet such as split peas, lentils, black beans, lima beans, baked beans, whole grains, vegetables such as artichoke, green peas, and sprouts and fruits 4. Syrup lactulose (Syrup Duphalac) 2 teaspoonful per oral at bed time if you have constipation 5. Drink 4 – 5 liters of water daily 6. Avoid weight lifting 7. Avoid straining while defecating 8. Avoid coughing 9. Consult a general surgeon for operation 10. Investigation – Hb% Thanks