Physicians Share Strange but True Facts About the Human Body

Doctors have revealed unusual and sometimes amusing facts about the human body in a discussion on the popular online forum Reddit. Medical specialists shared their insights in the AskReddit section, where users invited professionals to talk about little-known aspects of human physiology. Why Infections Rarely Occur in the Anal Area One participant who introduced himself as a proctologist explained why infections in the anal region are relatively uncommon despite constant exposure to bacteria. "The anus has such a strong blood supply that it is very difficult to introduce an infection there, except for sexually transmitted diseases. That is why hemorrhoids can exist in a place constantly exposed to bacteria from feces, yet infection usually does not occur."