One the most common ailments in the anorectal region is an Anal Fissure.
An anal fissure is a chronic or acute lesion, most often superficial, characterized by an ulceration located at the base of the rectum, along the anal canal wall. An Anal fissure is a proctological condition. The symptoms can be; anal itching, pain, sphincter contraction, and traces of blood in the stool.
Hemorrhoids: are the vein dilation of the venous plexuses of the rectal or anal mucosa. If the veins are in the upper plexus they are called internal hemorrhoids. They are located above the anal canal and are covered by mucosa. The veins of the inferior venous plexus are located below the anorectal junction and are covered by the outer skin (external hemorrhoids).
Pilonidal cyst: is a cystic formation located in the intergluteal groove, and contains hair and skin debris. Normally asymptomatic, they are diagnosed when they are complicated by a secondary infection forming an abscess.