Common anorectal symptomatology.

Abstract

The primary care physician must make rapid diagnostic and therapeutic decisions pertaining to all body systems on a daily basis. Anorectal symptomatology generally is straightforward. Once the physician becomes familiar with the various disease processes that underlie hematochezia, anorectal pain and irritation, and changes in stooling habits, he or she can become more comfortable with managing anorectal disease in the office.