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  • Gastroenterology
  • Colorectal Surgery

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  • Anal pain is a nonspecific symptom frequently encountered in ano-rectal disease consultations.
  • It can indicate both emergency and chronic conditions, ranging from benign to serious pathologies.
  • Establishing an etiological diagnosis during the initial visit is not always straightforward.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the common causes and diagnostic approaches for acute anal pain.
  • To highlight the importance of timely diagnosis and appropriate management strategies.
  • To differentiate between various etiologies of acute anal pain.

Main Methods:

  • Review of common causes of acute anal pain.
  • Discussion of diagnostic challenges and strategies.
  • Outline of management options for specific conditions.

Main Results:

  • Common causes include abscesses, hemorrhoidal thrombosis, and anal fissures.
  • Less frequent causes include fecaloma, trauma, herpes virus infection, and foreign bodies.
  • A second visit may be necessary for diagnosis when initial signs are not severe.

Conclusions:

  • Accurate and timely diagnosis of acute anal pain is crucial for effective treatment.
  • Specific interventions like incision for abscesses or hemorrhoidal thrombosis can provide relief.
  • Management strategies vary based on the underlying etiology, with surgery considered for non-healing fissures.