ABSTRACT
This chapter discusses the causes, diagnosis, and investigation of symptoms related to anorectal. The anorectal symptoms are generally embarrassing for patients to see a general practitioner. From a general practitioner's perspective, the symptoms are generally straightforward to deal with, and effective treatment can usually be offered immediately, much to the patient's relief. The chapter provides a general practitioner overview, differential diagnosis, possible investigations, and top tips for dealing with anorectal symptoms. The symptoms discussed are anal itching, anal swelling, anorectal pain, rectal bleeding in adults, and rectal bleeding in children. The differential diagnosis include common, occasional, and rare causes of the symptoms.
