Could You Have Anal Cancer? 10 Symptoms to Watch Out For

9. Pressure Around the Anus

Prolonged rectal pressure that increases in intensity requires evaluation by a medical professional. The individual may feel as though they still need to void the bowels, even after a successful bowel movement. A mass in the rectum can lead to this sensation of incomplete emptying or tenesmus. If the tumor is large, it may cause a complete or partial rectal obstruction, which leads to constipation and cramping that becomes progressively worse.