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Associations between anal intercourse and increased reports of fecal incontinence, sphincter injury, and anal trauma in some populations.
Non‑surgical options for tears or injuries involving the anal sphincter center on conservative care to control pain, reduce sphincter spasm and improve stool consistency—but evidence and standard guid...
is uncommon, but certain symptoms—heavy or prolonged rectal bleeding, severe or unrelenting abdominal pain, a lodged object, or loss of bowel control—should prompt immediate emergency care . Most tear...
can come from minor tears () or , but certain patterns and accompanying signs point to deeper rectal injury or internal bleeding and require urgent evaluation; key red flags are heavy or ongoing bleed...
Anal sex can cause a spectrum of anorectal injuries ranging from minor mucosal tears and fissures to uncommon but serious sphincter disruptions or rectal perforation; most cases are managed conservati...