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Pilonidal sinus A pilonidal sinus is a small hole or "tunnel" in the skin. It usually develops in the cleft of the buttocks where the buttocks separate. More than one hole may develop, and often these are linked by tunnels under the skin.

Piles (haemorrhoids) Haemorrhoids, also known as piles, are swellings that contain enlarged blood vessels that are found inside or around the bottom (the rectum and anus).

Rectal examination A rectal examination is a type of physical examination during which a doctor or nurse inserts a finger into your rectum (back passage) to feel for abnormalities. It's sometimes known as a digital rectal examination (DRE).

Crohn's disease Crohn's disease is a long-term condition that causes inflammation of the lining of the digestive system. Inflammation can affect any part of the digestive system, from the mouth to the back passage, but most commonly occurs in the last section of the small intestine (ileum) or the large intestine (colon).

Constipation Constipation is a common condition that affects people of all ages. It can mean that you're not passing stools regularly or you're unable to completely empty your bowel.

Bowel polyps Bowel polyps are small growths on the inner lining of the colon (large bowel) or rectum. They are common, affecting 15-20% of the UK population, and don't usually cause symptoms.

Bowel incontinence Bowel incontinence is an inability to control bowel movements, resulting in involuntary soiling. It's also sometimes known as faecal incontinence.

Rectal bleeding Rectal bleeding (bleeding from the bottom) is often noticed as small amounts of bright-red blood on toilet paper or a few droplets that turn the water in the toilet pink

Anal pain (proctalgia) Anal pain (pain in the bottom) can be distressing, but is often just the result of a minor treatable condition. See your GP for a diagnosis and treatment advice.

Itchy bottom Itchy bottom is characterised by a strong urge to scratch the skin around your anus. The anus is the opening at the lower end of the digestive system, where solid waste leaves your body.

Anal fistula An anal fistula is a small channel that develops between the end of the bowel, known as the anal canal, and the skin near the anus. The end of the fistula can appear as a hole in the skin around the anus. The anus is the opening where waste leaves the body.

Anal fissure An anal fissure is a tear or ulcer (open sore) that develops in the lining of the anal canal. The anal canal is the last part of your large intestine, located between your rectum (where stools are stored) and the opening in your bottom through which you pass stools.