Anus protrudes when going to the toilet

Protrusions from the anus during bowel movements may be anal polyps, hemorrhoids, etc. Hemorrhoids are the most common. The typical clinical manifestations of hemorrhoids are painful bowel movements, protruding anus, bloody stools, itching in severe cases, etc. It is recommended to go to the hospital for examination as soon as possible for anorectal diseases, and then receive symptomatic treatment after diagnosis. In the early stages, conservative treatment with medication can be used, but delaying the treatment for a long time may cause other diseases. This article introduces several perianal diseases. Let’s take a look.

When the anal mucosa protrudes during defecation, there are several diseases that need attention:

1. Hemorrhoids

Hemorrhoids are a common anorectal disease, and prolapse of a swelling in the anus is one of the most common symptoms of hemorrhoids. After the symptoms of prolapse of the tumor appear, the patient will feel various discomforts such as anal swelling, anal itching, bowel movements, pain, mucus discharge, etc.

2. Perianal abscess

Most people first feel a small hard lump or mass around the anus, followed by increasing pain, redness, swelling, fever, discomfort, restlessness, insomnia, constipation, difficulty urinating, and other rectal irritation symptoms;

3. Rectal prolapse

The swelling is protruding from the anus. Initially, the swelling can be reduced by itself, but later it needs to be reduced manually. It may even come out when coughing, sneezing, or lifting heavy objects increases abdominal pressure. The pain is severe, and the prolapsed mucosa may ulcerate;

4. Anal papilloma

In the early stage, the anus feels heavy and swollen, and sometimes itchy and uncomfortable. When the anal nipples grow to a certain size, they can fall out of the anus during defecation. If the anus is scratched by dry and hard stool, it may be bleeding, dripping, and painful;

5. Others

Rectal polyps or malignant transformation are relatively rare, and often have blood in the stool as an early symptom.

Swelling in the anus may be due to hemorrhoids, and you need to see a proctologist to identify the type of hemorrhoids and determine the next step of treatment. It is recommended that you see a proctologist for a rectal digital examination. For hemorrhoids, you can use hemorrhoid cream or suppository for external use. Eat more vegetables and fruits and keep your bowel movements regular. For some hemorrhoids, surgical removal may also be considered.