Anal fissure?

[dallasrick]

I am a 25 year old male with no problems in medical history. I am healthy and eat healthy. I have been having pain while passing stool on the left side of my rectum about an inch from the exterior of my anus. It feels like a needle is being pushed into my skin when I defecate. I have not seen blood in my stool or on the toilet paper, and there is little to no pain while sitting and not using the bathroom, only when I poop. I tried looking to see if there was anything noticeable and there seems to be (and I might be wrong) a little off colored spot where I am feeling pain, slightly redder than the surrounding tissue. Is this an anal fissure, ulcer, hemorrhoid, or something more serious? I am planning on seeing my doctor but would like your opinion as well.

[lbarnett84]

sounds like haemorrhoids, you do not also bleed with them, or your stool maybe too hard you may need a softener.

[Icannot]

I have them also...glad you are seeing doctor to make sure nothing else wrong and get advice..
There is a good article..just google : anal fissure...it gives some advice!
Blessings

[jemma116]

The slightly redder than the surrounding area is likely to be a hemaroid, especially if you are straining.  They can also come on it you get the runs a lot too.

If it is only a very small spot, this could be a boil or an abscess forming.

Either way, you re wise to get this examined by your doctor.