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Anal Injury Definition
Common names:
  • Anal Injury
  • Anal Pain after Injury
  • Anus Injury
  • Anus Pain after Injury
  • Injured Anus
  • Injured Rectum
  • Injury of the Anus
  • Injury of the Rectum
  • Painful Anus after Injury
  • Painful Rectum after Injury
  • Rectal Injury
  • Rectal Pain after Injury
  • Rectum Injury
  • Rectum Pain after Injury
What is an anal injury?
A person with an anal injury has damage to the tissue around the anus due to an injury. Anal injuries may be caused by falls, anal intercourse, or anal foreign bodies. Images

What are the symptoms of an anal injury?
Common symptoms of an anal injury include anal pain and anal bleeding.

How does the doctor treat an anal injury?
Treatment for an anal injury depends on the severity of the injury. Treatment may include cold compresses, antibiotics, and local wound care. Surgery may be required in some cases.

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Last Updated: Apr 22, 2009  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MDJohn H. Beckett, MDD. Scott Gettings, MD
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