Recognizing the Nine Indicators of Crohn's Disease

3. Rectal Discomforts

Crohn's disease is closely linked to a wide range of rectal discomforts, which if present, are usually the main provocation that leads patients to doctors. Most commonly, you will feel a perianal discomfort which includes itchiness and pain around the anus. This may be caused by inflammation, fistulization or the presence of abscesses (puss-filled irruptions) in the rectal region. Many patients also have skin tags in and around the anus, and excretion is likely to be painful and bloody in such cases. In some rare cases, patients may lose control over bowel movements and defecation, such that gas, mucous and solid feces may be released at any time.