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What could cause rectum pain and buttock discomfort when sitting on hardwood seats. no pain or blood during bm.

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Dr. Bradford Romans answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Perirecital abscess?: You should be examined.Its hard for one to see down there, on your own.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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A few possibilities: Pain in the rectum when sitting on hard seats may possibly be hemorrhoids or an anal fissure. I would suggest a quick exam by your a gastroenterologist to rule out any significant rectal problem.

Answered 12/22/2013

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