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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Common symptom
Stress
How bad it is
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Nothing reported yet
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Fatigue
How bad it is
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Nothing reported yet
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Anxious mood
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
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.
Top treatments taken by people for imperforate anus*
Who has imperforate anus on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 3 | |
| 20s | 2 | |
| 30s | 3 | |
| 40s | 5 | |
| 50s | 2 | |
| 60s | 1 | |
| 70+ | 1 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 10 | |
| Female | 7 |