Question 1

what is functional rectal pain syndrome?

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See below: Functional rectal pain syndrome is a rectal pain which cannot be explained and is accompanied by negative tests (manometry, colonoscopy) .  It can be a variant of irritable bowel syndrome.

Question 2

what is causing my rectal pain and bleeding? no past hemorrhoid problems.

Accepted Answer

Many things: Anal fissure, abscess or anal fistula, proctitis or inflammation of the rectum, or ano-rectal tumors, benign or malignant as well as hemorrhoids(external usually) can all cause pain and bleeding, to name a few. Get checked by an expert, either colo-rectal or GI doctor to get the corret diagnosis and appropriate treatment.

Question 3

what is this horrible rectal pain? i have really thin stools.

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Please see your Dr.: There are a number of possible causes for rectal pain; the only way to determine the diagnosis is to see your doctor.  Your doctor will need to examine the outside of the anus and will likely need to do a rectal exam as well.  If your doctor does not find a cause, seeing a gastroenterologist (gi specialist) would be the next step.

Question 4

what are some common causes of rectal pain?

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Several things: Some benign causes could include hemorrhoids or breaks in the skin called fissures, while more dangerous cause may include ulcers or even cancer. The should be evaluated by your physician and if you are over the age of 50 you should be considered for a screening colon exam.

Question 5

if i have rectal pain what's wrong with me?

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Could be a : Fissure, hemorrhoids, proctalgia fugax or tumor/inflammation, abscess. You need an exam to make a diagnosis and appropriate therapy.

Question 6

how long does it take for rectal pain to heal?

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Hard to say: Until i know what haas caused the rectal pain. Was it trauma, hemorrhoids, anal fissures, abscess? All will have different healing rates depending on the diagnosis and therapy.

Question 7

what are?the causes of rectal?pain in children?

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Rectal pain: Three sources are more common: 1. Rectal fissure or tear 2. Hemorrhoids 3. Pruritis ani or rectal itching usually caused by pinworms. The first two are exacerbated by constipation.

Question 8

why do i have constant rectal pain and who do i see?

Accepted Answer

Please see your Dr.: There are a number of possible causes for rectal pain; the only way to determine the diagnosis is to see your doctor.  Your doctor will need to examine the outside of the anus and will likely need to do a rectal exam as well.  If your doctor does not find a cause, seeing a gastroenterologist (gi specialist) would be the next step.

Question 9

what is the definition or description of: rectal pain?

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Rectal pain: Rectal pain - The rectum is the last section of the Large Intestine. Rectal pain means that there is discomfort in that area.

Question 10

what to do if i have rectal pain in the middle of the night?

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Stress management: It sounds like you have 'proctalgia fugax'. People with this commonly relate rectal pain that awakes them at night, and often goes away before they can try anything to make it better, like a sitz bath. Examination may show spasm of the pelvic floor muscles. It is associated with stress; working on stress management will improve it.

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