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A n o r e c t a l A b s c e s s
Most commonly confused with a hemorrhoid, an anorectal abscess is caused
when fecal matter gets trapped in the glands of the sphincter muscles of the anal
canal and begins to breed bacteria. It causes pus, swelling and a distinctive
bulge in the rectum. Sound familiar? Since it is a bacterial infection that can
make you very sick if left untreated, an abscess like this must be drained by a
professional.
F i s s u r e s
A tear in the anal canal, a fissure can grow worse as you strain the muscles
surrounding it. Symptoms include a burning sensation during and after a bowel
movement, swelling and bleeding. Although most small fissures tend to heal on
their own, larger ones that become infected must be fixed with surgery to prevent
a more serious condition.
P o l y p s
Harmless growths in the intestines and rectum, polyps can cause some mucus
discharge, bleeding, pain and changes in bowel habits. It is very important to
have any polyps found removed, since they can become cancerous in the future.
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