Anal Pain
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Anal Pain Prevention
Prevention of anal pain includes:
Allow yourself adequate time to use the bathroom: do not rush.
Try not to strain during bowel movements.
Wipe gently after a bowel movement, using a soft, moist toilet paper or a baby wipe.
Drink plenty of water.
Maintain a
regular exercise
program.
Eat a
high fiber diet
Take a fiber supplement:
Metamucil
Take stool softeners.
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Anal Pain Underlying Cause
Related Topics:
Anal cancer
Anal fissure
Anal foreign body
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Anorectal fistula
Hemorrhoids
Perianal abscess
Perirectal abscess
Pruritus ani
Rectal bleeding
Rectal prolapse
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Constipation
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Last Updated: Sep 6, 2007
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