Rectal pain
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Rectal pain is the symptom of pain in the area of the rectum. A number of different causes (68) have been documented.[1]
Differential diagnosis
Anal fissures
Anal fissures are the most common cause of rectal pain.[2] They involve a tear in the anal canal probably due to trauma from defecation[3] and are usually treated effectively with sitz baths, stool softeners, and analgesics.[2]
Anorectal abscess
An anorectal abscess is an infection that forms a pocket of pus within the tissues around the anus. It is treated surgically by incision and drainage.[2]
Infections
Bacterial, viral, and protozoal infections may occur in the area surround the rectum. These may be the result of a sexually transmitted disease.[2]
Other
Hemorrhoids, rectal foreign body.[1] or brutal anal sex.[4][5][6]
References
- ^ a b "Differential Diagnosis for Rectal pain Rectalgia".
- ^ a b c d Janicke DM, Pundt MR (1996). "Anorectal disorders". Emerg. Med. Clin. North Am. 14 (4): 757–88. doi:10.1016/S0733-8627(05)70278-9. PMID 8921768.
{{cite journal}}: Unknown parameter|month=ignored (help) - ^ Metcalf A (1995). "Anorectal disorders. Five common causes of pain, itching, and bleeding". Postgrad Med. 98 (5): 81–4, 87–9, 92–4. PMID 7479460.
{{cite journal}}: Unknown parameter|month=ignored (help) - ^ "Pain from anal sex, and how to prevent it". Go Ask Alice!. April 26, 2002 (Last Updated/Reviewed on June 26, 2009). Retrieved April 7, 2011.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "Anal Health". sexualhealthchannel.com. Retrieved April 22, 2010.
- ^ Rectal Prolapse