What tests are done for anal discomfort

Anal discomfort should be examined by anoscopy, commonly caused by hemorrhoids, the patient will have perianal pain, a feeling of swelling, blood in the bowels, unformed stools, and repeated episodes can also induce anal stenosis and difficulty in defecation, which occurs more often in young patients. Anoscopy can reveal the formation of hemorrhoid nuclei, local congestion and edema. For mild cases, conservative treatment options are available, mainly applying hemorrhoid suppositories topically and insisting on daily sitz baths with warm salt water, which can improve the venous blood return around the anus and relieve the symptoms of local swelling. In severe cases, you need to opt for surgical treatment, which requires the removal of the hemorrhoid under anesthesia support. After surgery, you should also pay attention to perianal hygiene and insist on daily medication changes to promote healing.