Protrusion
Tissue protruding from the anus can be frightening when first noticed. It is most commonly associated with hemorrhoids or rectal prolapse, and the distinction matters for treatment.
Conditions commonly associated with this symptom
Relevant guides
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Hemorrhoids: patterns and care
Learn what hemorrhoids are, the difference between internal and external types, what people commonly experience, what tends to help, and when to seek medical care.
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Rectal prolapse: patterns and care
Learn what rectal prolapse is, the difference between partial and full prolapse, what people commonly experience, and when to seek medical care.
Read guide →When to seek care
If you experience any of the following, seek urgent medical care:
- Severe or worsening pain
- Heavy bleeding
- Fever
- Black stools
- Fainting or dizziness
- Pus or unusual discharge
- Inability to pass stool or gas
- Unexplained weight loss