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Although generally not serious, marisci can be an unsightly and embarrassing problem for sufferers. Let's take a look at the causes and solutions.
What are anal marisci?
Marisci are folds of skin in the anal canal. They can vary in size from a few millimeters to 1 or 2 centimeters, and can be round or flat.
A simple growth of the skin, marisci are generally painless. They can, however, lead to anal pruritus and itching.
If you suffer from pain or itching in the anal area, possible causes include hemorrhoids or anal fissures. In this case, we recommend that you consult a proctologist or gastroenterologist for a more precise opinion.
What causes anal fissures?
Marisci are generally caused by a previous event: for example, childbirth, hemorrhoids or an anal fissure that has resulted in lesions and consequent scarring. It is often this healing process, for example around a hemorrhoidal thrombosis, that can cause marisci.
What are the symptoms of mariscus?
As mentioned above, the main symptom of marisci is usually theappearance of a growth, not necessarily accompanied by pain or itching.
However, marisci can cause folds and creases to form around the anal area. As this area is warm and moist, marisci can lead to maceration, which in turn can cause inflammation, irritation and itching. This is often referred to as anal pruritus.
Marisci can also cause irritation if they lead to greater rubbing with toilet paper during bowel movements.
In the case of bleeding or pain, it's likely that the marisci are linked to hemorrhoids, anal fissures or a more worrying medical condition such as Crohn's disease. If this is the case, it's important to consult a doctor in order to treat the underlying cause of the marisci.
Are there any over-the-counter or natural treatments for marisci?
Since marisci are a skin growth, there is generally no drug treatment, whether prescription or over-the-counter, natural or otherwise.
In most cases, patients consult their doctor to rule out the risk of a more serious pathology. This is an important step to avoid any risk of complication or misdiagnosis. Once the patient has been reassured by his or her doctor that the condition is not serious or risky, the majority choose not to proceed with surgery.
There are, however, cases where marisci warrant surgery: some patients experience significant discomfort during bowel movements, others prefer to remove the marisci to enable better anal sex, and some patients may experience psychological discomfort due to the aesthetic character of the marisci.
In these rarer cases, surgery may be considered in consultation with a doctor.
What is a marisque operation?
The operation to remove the marisci is generally performed by a proctologist-surgeon. It's a light procedure, usually performed under local anaesthetic in the doctor's office, and lasts around ten minutes.
The patient can normally leave the practice immediately after the operation
Risk of postoperative recurrence
As marisci are caused by wound healing, the surgeon cannot guarantee that post-operative healing will not cause a recurrence.
In the majority of cases, however, healing does not lead to the formation of new or smaller marisci.
Conclusion
Marisci are a growth of skin around the anal area, usually without pain or severity. It is important to consult a healthcare professional to confirm the diagnosis. In most cases, marisci do not require treatment or surgery. If surgery is required, it is usually performed under local anaesthetic in the proctologist's office. It is important to treat the underlying causes of marisci, which may be hemorrhoids or an anal fissure, for example.