Cancer is the greatest number of deaths caused in the world. In addition to illuminating important organs in the human body, cancer can also attack unexpected body parts such as the anus.

Gastroenterohepatologi Consultant, Prof. Dr. dr. Ari Fahrial Syam, MMB, SpPD, K-GEH, FACP, FACG, FINASIM explained that the anus is an organ that acts as a place for the discharge of feces or feces, so the anus can be a source of infection. Besides, the anus and intestinal shaft (rectum) have sensitive walls so that they are very vulnerable to injury. Under these conditions, when sexual violence occurs, the wound condition will facilitate the transmission of various infections/infections which will eventually lead to HIV, Herpes, Simplex, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Human Papilloma Virus (HPV), and lead to cancer.

Prof. Ari urged people to understand and always be aware of infections that affect the anus. Usually, the infected anus is characterized by a variety of symptoms. Symptoms of anal cancer include bloody and slimy diarrhea, infected wounds and even ulcers and inflammation around the anus and the intestinal axis. Another sign is the onset of pain. The pain will increase when someone defecates.

Anal cancer can occur in men or women and can attack at any age. However, the incidence of anal cancer is more common in young people under the age of 30 years. Prof. Ari claimed several times to get patients suffering from anal cancer which after investigation, the cause was an unhealthy lifestyle with a partner.
Therefore, maintaining a lifestyle is very important to prevent various diseases, one of which is anal cancer. If you find one of these symptoms in yourself, immediately consult your gastrointestinal consultant before determining what treatment needs to be done.

Healthy greetings.

Source:
https://lifestyle.okezone.com/read/2020/02/12/481/2151948/kenali-gejala-kanker-anus-waspada-saat-diare?page=2
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