I truly surprised myself doing this Blog. I am an introvert and very private. I believe everything isn’t for public consumption, so this Blog is outside my character. In the last 20-plus years on and off, number 2 (yes, I mean poop) has taken center stage in my life, regrettably. You read correctly; this Blog is about going to the bathroom. Who wants to read a blog about someone’s bathroom habits? Well, according to Google (the internet bible for self-certified doctors), the prevalence of Anorectal issues are as follows: hemorrhoids being commonest (34-62%) and fissure-in-ano (14-36%); followed by fistula-in-ano and pruritus ani. Most hemorrhoids are in the 2nd or 3rd degree. Fissure-in-ano mainly occurs in the posterior midline (85-98%), commonly acute type (76-93%). It is estimated that the incidence of anorectal abscess is 100,000 cases per year in the United States. This number could be higher as most people do not report these issues to a doctor, choosing to self-treat at home.

“Pain in my ass” I don’t know who said it first, but I think they had a hemorrhoid, fissure, or an anorectal issue. I’m guessing the term is as old as time. People use that phrase to describe a painful, disruptive, or annoying situation or person. NO PAIN IS WORSE THAN A PAIN IN YOUR ASS!!! Have you ever said,” he’s such a pain in my foot or arm”? Nope, you haven’t. That’s because that pain is not comparable to a pain in your ass. This opinion is not up for debate on this Blog!! That’s what I believe, the END! Go debate elsewhere, respectfully, if you disagree.

A quick recap of all my anorectal issues throughout the years goes like this: 
Hemorrhoids
Skin Tags
Abscesses
Fissures 
Fistula

Your eyes do not deceive you. I’ve experienced all of these agonizing, painful, and life-disruptive issues.

Why am I doing this Blog? First and foremost, I want to share my experience with others in hopes that what I post will help someone else. It is a challenging, scary, and lonely battle. Family and friends empathize with you, but who feels it, knows it. These issues are much more common than people think, and along this journey, I find myself meeting people haphazardly who are going through it, and having support and the correct information is essential.