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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