What is the reason for the redness, swelling and pain in the anus? The reason is this

Sudden redness, swelling and pain in the anus is a condition that many people experience in daily life, which makes people feel particularly uncomfortable. So what exactly causes anal redness, swelling and pain? First of all, we need to understand what anal pain is. Let’s take a closer look at it!

Anal pain mainly refers to a symptom of pain in the anus and around the anorectum, which is common to many anorectal diseases. Such as anal fissure, anal sinusitis, thrombosed external hemorrhoids, perianal abscess, internal hemorrhoid incarceration, external hemorrhoid edema, anorectal cancer, anal foreign body injury, and after anorectal surgery. The nature, severity and accompanying symptoms of pain vary.

Because the anal tissue is rich in blood vessels and nerves, it is sensitive to trauma and inflammation. Even small injuries and localized inflammation can cause severe or even intense swelling and pain. The nature, degree and accompanying symptoms of anal swelling and pain vary.

Anal pain is another common symptom of anorectal disease. Among the patients visiting the anorectal department, anal pain is the second most common symptom, except for bloody stools. About 30% of the patients have anal pain as the main symptom.

Anal pain is a subjective feeling of the patient and there is no objective measurement indicator. Depending on the nature and degree of pain, it can be divided into severe pain, heavy pain, and dull pain. Anal pain is mainly caused by diseases of the anal canal itself, such as anal fissure, which manifests as local pain in the anus; it is caused by diseases around the anorectal canal, such as anorectal abscess, which manifests as pain slightly away from the anus.

According to an expert from anorectal hospital, what is the cause of redness and pain in the anus? It is usually caused by perianal eczema. Here we will introduce to you the symptoms of perianal eczema.

What are the symptoms of chronic perianal eczema?

Chronic perianal eczema is more common than acute eczema. Local manifestations include thickening of the skin, lichen changes, obvious wrinkles and fissures, tendency to exudate, severe itching, chronic course, and easy recurrence.

What are the symptoms of perianal eczema?

1. Pain: The skin around the anus may become chapped and infected due to scratching, and anal pain and pain during defecation often occur.

2. Itching: It is the main symptom of anal eczema. It is paroxysmal and severe itching. Scratching the area may cause skin damage and aggravate the pain and itching. When the itching is unbearable, it may affect study, work, sleep, etc.

3. Anal flushing: Due to moisture, friction or scratching, the anal skin or skin folds become light pink and swollen.

4. Anal moistness: Exudation can cause anal moistness and discomfort, underwear contamination and skin abrasion.

5. Others: In addition to its characteristics, anal eczema can also cause symptoms such as indigestion, abdominal distension, constipation and diarrhea, dizziness, insomnia, and irritability.

The above is a description of what causes redness and pain in the anus. Patients are advised to go to a regular hospital for examination to avoid missing other diseases.