They are usually caused by straining during bowel movements. Heavy lifting and childbirth are also common causes. They can cause discomfort when sitting down (pressure on the hemorrhoids). Anal fissure: An anal fissure is a small tear in the skin at the opening of the rectum. It is caused...
Discomfort or pain in the rectum (feels like a “golf ball” in the rectum) Sitting is uncomfortable or painful Pain or discomfort during or after sexual activity or orgasm Vaginal discomfort or pain (at the opening or internally) Pubic bone or bladder discomfort or pain (suprapubic pain) Per...
and many people can remember the exact bowel movement during which their pain began. The fissure may be caused by a hard stool or repeated episodes ofdiarrhea. Occasionally, the insertion of a rectal thermometer, enema tip, endoscope, orultrasoundprobe (for examining...
The pelvic floor muscles support the rectum, womb/vagina, bladder/urethra. For this reason, your bladder and bowel functions should be functioning fairly well to keep your pelvic floor healthy. Various pelvic floor dysfunctions can be caused by those issues and will delay the recovery process. Fo...
You have blood in your bowel movement, or it looks like tar. You have bleeding from your rectum. Your abdomen is larger than usual, more painful, and hard. You have severe pain in your abdomen. You stop passing gas and having bowel movements. You feel weak, dizzy, or faint.Call...
Rinsing in the shower can be helpful to both hygiene practices and easing the pain of wiping. Avoid straining during your bowel movements. Elevating your feet can also be very helpful. Place a step stool at the base of your toilet to change the position of the rectum and allow easier ...
You have blood in your bowel movement, or it looks like tar. You have bleeding from your rectum. Your abdomen is larger than usual, more painful, and hard. You have severe pain in your abdomen. You stop passing gas and having bowel movements. You feel weak, dizzy, or faint.Call...
The sigmoid colon (the S-shaped section of the large intestine that connects to the rectum) Left ureter (the tube that carries urine from the left kidney to the bladder) Left ovary and fallopian tube (in females) Part of the small intestine ...
You have blood in your bowel movement, or it looks like tar. You have bleeding from your rectum. Your abdomen is larger than usual, more painful, and hard. You have severe pain in your abdomen. You stop passing gas and having bowel movements. You feel weak, dizzy, or faint.When should...
Vague pain thatinitially appears in the belly button areaand, within several hours,moves to the lower right abdominal quadrantor rarely to upper right abdomen, right flank or the rectum, becomes severe and stabbing and is aggravated by coughing (Picture 2) ...