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Inflammatory Bowel Disease

A condition that can interact with anal activity and cause changes in bowel sensations.

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Jan 16, 2026
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Painless Anal fissure but has blood

An anal fissure is classically a painful tear in the anoderm that causes sharp pain during and after defecation and often bright‑red bleeding, but the absence of pain with bleeding is not typical for ...

Jan 14, 2026
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When should you see a doctor for anal fissure symptoms?

Most anal fissures heal with home care within days to weeks, but clear thresholds exist for when medical evaluation is necessary: worsening or heavy bleeding, persistent or non‑healing fissures beyond...

Jan 21, 2026

Can receptive anal sex cause temporary diarrhea or constipation and why?

Receptive anal sex can be associated with temporary changes in bowel sensations — including bowel urgency and, in some cases, altered bowel habits such as transient diarrhea or constipation — but it i...

Jan 18, 2026

What are the distinguishing exam findings between an anal fissure and internal hemorrhoids?

Anal fissures are mucosal tears that classically cause severe, sharp pain during and often for minutes to hours after defecation and usually produce small amounts of bright red blood on the toilet pap...

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