What is anal pain with mild constipation?

Question
Hello doctor,
I have the following symptoms: Mild burning pain, discomfort in the anal area, sometimes bloody stools, mild constipation. The doctor asked me what is the pain in the anal area with mild constipation? I thank the doctor.
Pham Van Khoan (1959)
Answer
Answered by Master, Doctor Pham Thi Thu Huong - Department of General Internal Medicine, Vinmec Times City International General Hospital.
Hello,
With the question “What is anal pain with mild constipation? ", the doctor would like to answer as follows:
I have burning pain in the anal area, blood in the stool may be due to the appearance of swollen hemorrhoids in the anal area, but also need to rule out other causes. Therefore, he should go to the hospital to see a specialist in Gastroenterology and endoscopy to know his exact condition.
Constipation is defined as having bowel movements less than 3 times/week, stools are hard, difficult to pass, have to sit for a long time on the toilet or have to have supportive intervention to pass stools.
Causes of constipation include the following groups:
Functional diseases (decreased bowel movements in the elderly, irritable bowel syndrome, side effects of some drugs). Group of physical diseases in the digestive system (colorectal tumors,...). To determine the exact cause, you need to see a gastroenterologist and do some exploratory tests.
Treatment of constipation has many ways, depending on the specific cause, the following methods can be applied:
Change the medicine you are taking. Change your diet. Get in the habit of having a bowel movement. Take an oral or rectal anti-constipation medication. Enemas (can be done at a medical facility or at home). If you still have questions about anal pain, you can go to the hospital of Vinmec Health System for further examination and advice. Thank you for trusting and sending questions to Vinmec. Wish you a lot of health.
Best regards!