Why is the anus slightly everted?
Recently, discussions about health issues have become increasingly popular on social media. Among them, "anus is a bit everted" has become the focus of many netizens. This article will combine the hot topics and hot content on the Internet in the past 10 days to provide you with a detailed analysis of the causes, symptoms and coping methods of this phenomenon.
1. Definition and common symptoms of anal exstrophy

Anal exstrophy refers to the outward protrusion of the anal mucosa or rectal mucosa, which may be accompanied by the following symptoms:
| Symptoms | Description |
|---|---|
| Protruding anus | There is eversion of soft tissue around the anus, which may be accompanied by redness and swelling |
| pain or discomfort | Pain may occur during bowel movements or after sitting for long periods of time |
| Bleeding | In severe cases, it may be accompanied by a small amount of bleeding |
| increased secretions | There may be mucus or purulent discharge around the anus |
2. Common causes of anal exstrophy
According to recent discussions on medical forums and health bloggers, the main causes of anal exstrophy include:
| Reason | Detailed description |
|---|---|
| Hemorrhoids | Prolapsed internal hemorrhoids or mixed hemorrhoids may cause anal exstrophy |
| rectal prolapse | Prolapse of rectal mucosa or full thickness of anus |
| long term constipation | Straining to defecate increases pressure in the anus |
| childbirth injuries | Tissue damage around the anus may occur when women give birth |
| Anal sphincter relaxation | Complications from aging or surgery |
3. Recent hot discussions and statistics
Through the analysis of social media data in the past 10 days, the discussion on anal exstrophy shows the following characteristics:
| Platform | amount of discussion | main focus |
|---|---|---|
| 1,200+ items | Postpartum anal problems and hemorrhoids treatment | |
| Zhihu | 800+answers | Conservative treatment versus surgical options |
| Health Forum | 500+ posts | Home care methods |
| Short video platform | 300+ videos | Demonstration of preventive measures |
4. Treatment methods and preventive measures
Based on recent suggestions from popular medical bloggers, the treatment methods for anal exstrophy can be divided into:
| Treatment | Applicable situations |
|---|---|
| Conservative treatment | Mild eversion: warm water sitz bath, ointment application |
| Manual reduction | Reducible prolapse tissue |
| surgical treatment | Severe or recurring cases |
In terms of preventive measures, the most discussed recently are:
1. Maintain regular bowel movements to avoid constipation
2. Increase dietary fiber intake
3. Avoid sitting and standing for long periods of time
4. Perform levator ani exercises
5. Keep the anus clean
5. When Do You Need Medical Treatment?
According to recent reminders from experts from tertiary hospitals on social media, you should seek medical treatment immediately if the following situations occur:
• The everted tissue cannot be retracted
• Persistent bleeding or severe pain
• Accompanied by symptoms of infection such as fever
• Symptoms persist for more than a week without improvement
6. Sharing of recent hot cases
In a hot post on a health community, a 30-year-old woman shared her experience of postpartum anal exstrophy: She initially thought it was ordinary hemorrhoids, but after self-medication failed, she sought medical treatment and was diagnosed with mild rectal mucosal prolapse. With conservative treatment and consistent levator exercises, the symptoms improved significantly after two months.
Another netizen shared how his father eventually needed surgery due to long-term neglect of symptoms, sparking a lot of discussion.
Conclusion
Although anal exstrophy is not a life-threatening emergency, it seriously affects the quality of life. An analysis of recent hot discussions on the Internet shows that public awareness of this issue is still insufficient. It is recommended to consult a professional doctor promptly when relevant symptoms occur to avoid delaying treatment. At the same time, developing good living habits is the key to preventing anal problems.
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