Imperforate anus
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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.
Common symptoms reported by people with imperforate anus
Treatments taken by people with imperforate anus
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Compare treatments taken by people with imperforate anus
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Who has imperforate anus on PatientsLikeMe?
- 13 patients have this condition
- 0 new patients joined this month
- 5 say imperforate anus is their primary condition
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 2 | |
| 20s | 3 | |
| 30s | 3 | |
| 40s | 1 | |
| 50s | 1 | |
| 60s | 1 | |
| 70+ | 0 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 7 | |
| Female | 4 |
| Diagnosis status | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 3 | |
| Not Diagnosed | 0 |