Pain in the anus after constipation is the most frequent complaint of people suffering from frequent stools. Despite the fact that this sign does not pose a serious threat to human health, it is unpleasant and significantly impairs the quality of life. At the same time, the patient's sensations can be cutting or burning. This is due to the fact that there is a large number of nerve endings in the region of the anus. The appearance of such symptoms is associated with trauma to the stools of the anus and the muscular pulp( sphincter) covering it, responsible for the uniform excretion of feces during the act of defecation. People who encounter such a problem often feel embarrassed to consult a doctor because of her sensitivity, and try to find an answer to the question on what to do if the anal hole hurts, and how to get rid of unpleasant sensations.
But still, in the case when the anus is hurting after constipation, it is best to go to a medical institution, because there may be several reasons for this phenomenon. If the factor that provoked the appearance of burning, spasming or cutting pains after constipation in the anus area is not detected in a timely manner and if adequate measures are not taken to eliminate them, the pathology may well go into chronic form and bother the person with its exacerbations all the time. To have an idea of what can be ignored such symptoms as severe pain in the anus, which mostly appears after constipation, it is necessary to find out the reasons that provoke its appearance. Experts note the following prerequisites, which affect the appearance of unpleasant sensations in this area of the digestive tract:
- Inflammation and damage to hemorrhoids;
- A crack caused by the progress of solidified feces;
- The sphincter hurts after constipation due to rupture due to severe straining during the defecation act.
None of these factors presents a significant hazard, but only a physician at the time of examination can reveal what exactly causes pain in the anus after constipation. Also, only a specialist can make an adequate decision about what is best done in a specific situation, to permanently rid the patient of unpleasant sensations.
Constipation and pain in the anus, what should I do?
The doctor-proctologist is engaged in solving this delicate problem for the patient. The correct diagnosis is made after a complete history, visual examination and palpation. In rare cases, you may need a sigmoidoscopy. This instrumental research is necessary when the cause of the pain that occurs in a person in the anus after constipation is not covered by damage to the anus, but in any pathology of the digestive tract. Also in these cases, ultrasound of the abdominal cavity, laboratory tests and radiography may be required. If any disease is detected that is located in the rectum, the specialist will prescribe appropriate conservative treatment. Also, depending on the factors that cause pain after constipation in the anus, doctors recommend using the following methods to eliminate them:
- You need to adjust the diet. The daily menu of a patient with this pathology should contain a sufficient number of products rich in plant fiber;
- Increased motor activity also helps prevent the occurrence of constipation in a person, and, accordingly, the appearance after them of painful sensations in the anus;
- Sitting hot baths are also very effective. They quickly enough relieve the unpleasant sensations that are associated with hemorrhoids and muscle spasms;
- To reduce the pain and discomfort that occurs in the anus after constipation, you can also use non-prescription creams that contain hydrocortisone or benzocaine.