Anal Atresia Symptoms

Do you have any symptoms of Anal Atresia? Do you even know what they are? Learn more about each symptom of this condition below and what to do if you think you may have Anal Atresia.

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Symptoms of Anal Atresia


If your child experience any of these symptoms do not assume it is due to anal atresia. These symptoms may be caused by other, less serious health conditions. If your child experiences any one of them, see your child's physician.

  • No anal opening present at birth
  • Anal opening in the wrong location
  • Baby does not pass the first stool within 24-48 hours after birth
  • Stool being excreted through the vagina, penis, scrotum, or urethra
  • Tight, swollen stomach
  • No bowel control by age 3


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