Dull ache in rectal area

Hello, Dull pain in rectal area can be due to hemorrhoids, anal fissure, levator ani or proctalgia fugax. Sometimes anorectal abscess and inflammatory bowel disease can also cause such pain. Proctalgia fugax is a severe, episodic, anal pain that occurs due to contraction of the anal muscles.

I have suffered from IBS since I was 2 I am now 64. When I get an attack it can last for weeks then disappears for a few weeks or months. I am having a dull ache in my rectum mostly when I am sitting, no pain or discomfort when having a bowel movement, I have experienced this in the past and it eventually disappears after a few weeks.

Pain in the rectum is a common experience and is not, in general, due to a serious medical condition. However, the pain can be intense and worrying. Here are the main causes of rectal pain, plus advice to calm the pain caused by each. Rectal or anal pain can also occur with inflammatory diseases of the bowel, localized infections, or minor injuries to the area.

Some causes of rectal pain, such as hemorrhoids or anal fissures, can be accompanied by other symptoms like blood in the stool or bleeding. Diarrhea or constipation may also be present. Rectal pain, a surprisingly common occurence, is often diagnosed as proctalgia fugax or proctalgia (fleeting rectal pain).

It affects about of the American citizens. Rectal pains can be more commonly seen in women and people who are years old or younger.

Last night the pain increased. Constant ache in rectal area Constant dull aching in rectal area All the information, content and live chat provided on the site is intended to be for informational purposes only, and not a substitute for professional or medical advice. Re: rectum feels full, slight ache.

Hey there Phantoap, The pain and aching sensation in the rectal and genital area sounds like it could be coming from a hemorrhoid (which also gives you that full rectal feeling) or a fissure. Kwok on dull pain in colon: Lots of things give dull pain in abdomen. Harder to tell which organ, e. Colon, as opposed to gyn, stomach, gallbladder, etc. The prostate is a male reproductive gland responsible for manufacturing all the components of semen, with the exception of sperm cells. The prostate is situated inferior to the bladder and posterior to the urethra, which is approximately in the middle of the pelvis.

Achy prostate pain in this region. It’s feels more like some kind of irritation or pressure in the rectal area. I have been having rectal pain for months now.

I end up in the emergency room and some other time is just a dull mild ache. At first there was some sharp pain when passing after eating spicy food but this has not happened again in the last week. Also there is no noticeable pain when passing but until recently there was a dull. Spastic colon, now known as irritable bowel syndrome, affects million Americans and represents one of the most common complaints encountered by doctors, according to the Washington University School of Medicine Section of Colon- Rectal Surgery. Pain is considered one of the cardinal symptoms of spastic colon.

Why do I have a throbbing pain in my rectal area ? Surprisingly, there are a number of reasons why you might be experiencing pain in your rectum.

Hemorrhoids, anal fissures, levator ani syndrome, some form of irritable bowel disease, foreign. Also have dull irritation of colon after a BM. I think it is all to do with stress and pelvic floor tension.

I sit for long hours at work and only get out to exercise once a week of late. Diet is excellent and limited alcohol intake.