What is imperforate anus?
Imperforate anus is the narrowing or the absence of an anus. This defect may be present at birth (congenital). The anus is the external opening from the rectum, it is also the end of the digestive tract. It is the area through which feces or stool exits the body.
How do members experience imperforate anus?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with imperforate anus*
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
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Fatigue
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Nothing reported yet
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Anxious mood
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Nothing reported yet
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
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Who has imperforate anus on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 4 | |
| 20s | 2 | |
| 30s | 4 | |
| 40s | 4 | |
| 50s | 2 | |
| 60s | 2 | |
| 70+ | 1 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 10 | |
| Female | 8 |
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