The evaluation of anal pain begins with a history and physical exam.

Physical findings that may accompany anal pain include:

• Anal fissure
• Anal lesion
• Anal lump
• Anal redness
• Anal swelling
• Anal tenderness
• Hemorrhoids
• Rash around the anus
• Rectal bleeding

Tests used to evaluate anal pain include:

• Stool guaiac testing
• Urinalysis
• Anoscopy
• Anal biopsy
• Colonoscopy
• Sigmoidoscopy

For more information:

• Anal cancer evaluation
• Anal fissure evaluation
• Anal injury evaluation
• Hemorrhoids evaluation
• Perianal abscess evaluation