Is it worth a trip to the doctor for rectal pain?

Yes: Persistent pain in any part of the body needs to be evaluated for cause.

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.