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If i have rectal pain does that mean endometiosis on bowel?

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Dr. Eric Kaplan answered

Specializes in Colon and Rectal Surgery

Unlikely: Rectal pain is usually an anal fissure, abscess or hemorrhoids. Endometriosis of the bowel when severe may cause symptoms of bowel blockage.

Answered 3/26/2013

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Rectal pain: Rectal pain is a common problem. Causes of rectal pain include: hemorrhoids, anal fissure, proctalgia fugax, levator ani syndrome, and less common causes include: cancer, infection, inflammatory bowel disease and rectal prolapse. See your doctor for help with a diagnosis.

Answered 6/5/2012

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