October 2025

Anal stenosis (anal stricture) is a rare condition. It is when the anus is abnormally narrow. Symptoms include constipation, narrow stools, and pain during bowel movements. Babies can be born with anal stenosis. Adults often develop it after hemorrhoid surgery or if they have inflammatory bowel disease The condition most often affects adults as a complication of surgery or chronic illness, but babies can also be born with narrow anuses (congenital anal stenosis). Symptoms can