Creator: Your.MD
Published: 2016-01-01

Conditions
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*   [Anal Cancer](#cancer-of-the-anus)
*   [Piles](#haemorrhoids)

Anal Cancer
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Anal cancer, or cancer of the anus, is a rare type of cancer that is slightly more common in women than men.

  

#### Symptoms of this condition may include:

*   Pain when passing stools
*   Anal lump
*   Blood in stool or poo
*   Loss of bowel control
*   Itchy anus

Our Health A-Z contains more information on [**Anal Cancer**](/condition/cancer-of-the-anus/#symptoms).

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Piles
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Haemorrhoids, also known as piles, are swellings containing enlarged blood vessels found inside or around the bottom (the rectum and anus).

  

#### Symptoms of this condition may include:

*   Blood in stool or poo
*   Itchy anus
*   Pain when passing stools
*   Anal lump
*   Constipation

Our Health A-Z contains more information on [**Piles**](/condition/haemorrhoids/#symptoms).

[If you are worried about this condition you can try our free AI Symptom Checker here.](https://webapp.your.md/login?utm_source=yourmd&utm_medium=in-article&utm_campaign=your-symptoms)

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