Anorectal disorders cover everything from hemorrhoids to abscesses. They all live at the tail end of the gut, so symptoms show up in the bathroom and in your underwear.

Pain is the loudest caller. It can be a sharp knife during stool (fissure), a deep throb all day (abscess), or a dull ache after sitting too long (hemorrhoids).

Bleeding is common. Bright-red spots on the paper or in the bowl usually mean something close to the surface—typically hemorrhoids or a tear.

Itching and wetness happen when mucus or pus leaks. You scratch without thinking and still feel “not clean.”

Lumps pop out or stay put. Some slide back inside (internal hemorrhoids), some need a finger push (prolapse), and some sit outside and hurt (external hemorrhoids or skin tags).

Change in bowel habits shows up late. Urgency, loose stools, or feeling “unfinished” can mean inflammation or even cancer.

Fever or red streaks on the skin mean infection is spreading—an alarm to see a doctor fast.