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==History and Symptoms==
==History and Symptoms==
* Painful, hardened tissue in the perianal area (palpable mass near the anus): Pain in the perianal area is the most common symptom of an anorectal abscess. The pain may be dull, aching, or throbbing.
* Pain associated with bowel movements: It is worse when the person sits down and right before a bowel movement. After the individual has a bowel movement, the pain usually lessens.  
* Pain associated with bowel movements: It is worse when the person sits down and right before a bowel movement. After the individual has a bowel movement, the pain usually lessens.  
* [[Constipation]]
* [[Constipation]]
* Discharge of pus from the rectum
* Discharge of pus from the rectum
* [[Fever]]  
* [[Fever]]  
* [[Chills]]  
* [[Chills]]
* Lump or nodule: swollen, red, tender at edge of anus


==References==
==References==

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History and Symptoms

  • Pain associated with bowel movements: It is worse when the person sits down and right before a bowel movement. After the individual has a bowel movement, the pain usually lessens.
  • Constipation
  • Discharge of pus from the rectum
  • Fever
  • Chills

References

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