User:Mr. Ibrahem/Rectal pain
| Rectal pain | |
|---|---|
| Other names | Anal pain, anorectal pain, proctalgia, pain in the bottom[1] |
| Specialty | General surgery |
| Causes | Common: Anal fissures, hemorrhoids, anal fistulas, anal abscess[1] Less common: Prostatitis, anal cancer, sexually transmitted infections, inflammatory bowel disease, tailbone pain, levator ani syndrome[1] |
| Frequency | Common[1] |
Rectal pain is the symptom of pain in the area of the rectum.[1] The pain maybe worsened with a bowel movement.[1] Associated symptoms may include rectal bleeding, perianal itching, or fever.[1]
Common causes include anal fissures, thrombosed hemorrhoids, anal fistulas, and anal abscesses.[1] Less common causes include prostatitis, anal cancer, sexually transmitted infections, inflammatory bowel disease, tailbone pain, and levator ani syndrome.[1]
Seeing a healthcare provider is recommended in those who have severe pain, pain lasts more than a few days, or if bleeding is present.[1] Rectal pain is a common symptoms.[1]