For most people waking up in the morning and passing stools is a part of their daily routine. However for someone who has been experiencing a burning sensation and acute discomfort in the anal area this routine could turn into a nightmare. While some people can experience this symptom after having extremely spicy food in some conditions anal pain can become a recurring problem and significantly affect one s quality of life. In fact living with anal pain can start to feel a lot like sitting on a bed of thorns. Dr Prabha Sawant head of the gastroenterology department at