A rectal ulcer happens when one or more of the mucus layers that line the rectum are injured or damaged, resulting in a painful sore. Your rectum is the last few inches of your large intestine (colon) ...

Hemorrhoids and anal cancer can share some symptoms, but they have distinct characteristics that can help you tell them apart. Hemorrhoids are swollen blood vessels in the anus or rectum. Symptoms ...

An anal abscess is a collection of infected fluid, or pus, around the rectum or anus. Symptoms include pain, inflammation, constipation, and a discharge of pus. Share on Pinterest PER Images/Stocksy ...

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Rectal discharge, or anal discharge, can appear as anal mucus, pus, or blood in stools or underwear. There are many possible causes of rectal discharge, including gastrointestinal conditions, sexually ...