What is the cause of mucus in the anus

Don’t underestimate daily bowel movements. Normal bowel movements do not require any effort and are performed on time every day. This means that your stomach and other organs are healthy and your anus will not feel any discomfort during bowel movements. But if you cannot defecate normally, for example, constipation will cause great pain in the anus, or even blood or mucus will flow out, this should be taken seriously. So what is the reason for mucus in the anus?

What is the cause of anal mucus discharge?

The anus is moist and has secretions, which is caused by anal fistula caused by perianal abscess, hemorrhoids, colitis, rectal lesions, sphincter relaxation, anal deformation, etc.

Do not eat high-protein and greasy foods, maintain a normal and optimistic attitude, or clean the anus every day after defecation and in the morning and evening to keep it clean, and use paper towels to pad the anus when necessary.

Anal function exercises:

1. The patient contracts the anus for 5 seconds, then relaxes it for 5 seconds, and continues this process for 5 minutes, once a day.

2. Use your mind to consciously perform anal exercises. Lift the anus upward, 1-2 times a day, 30 times each time.

3. Anal contraction exercise. Actively contracting and relaxing the anal sphincter for about 5 minutes before, during and after defecation can improve local blood circulation and enhance the function of the anal sphincter.

4. Anal dilation exercises. Use the index finger of your right hand to apply a small amount of lubricating hemorrhoid ointment or antibiotic ointment, first massage the anus for 1-2 minutes, then slowly penetrate into the anus, generally to a depth of two knuckles, and expand the anal canal in four directions of front, left and back for about 3 minutes. After pulling out the index finger, you can apply a very small amount of hemorrhoid ointment at the anus, once a day, and persist for half a month to a month. The above is an introduction to what causes mucus discharge from the anus. After understanding it, we know that there are many reasons for this phenomenon, so we should not take medicine blindly in our daily lives, and we must maintain good living habits. First of all, we must ensure the hygiene of our anus. In addition, try to avoid sitting for a long time, and you can combine work and rest appropriately. When there is any abnormality in your body, you should consult a doctor in time.