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What is rectal pain

Depending on the underlying reason, treatment for anal pain may involve:<br><br>antibiotics, stool softeners, and painkillers are examples of medications (if there is an infection)<br><br>a fiber-rich diet to promote softer bowel movements<br><br>Warm water sitz baths help cleanse the anal area and alleviate pain<br><br>Muscle spasm surgery and fistula repair<br><br>The following are some other techniques that could aid in pain management:<br><br><br><br>Avoid wiping too aggressively after a bowel movement to protect the skin.<br><br>Avoid using scented detergents or soaps. These might cause skin irritation.<br>

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What is rectal pain

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  1. WHAT IS RECTAL PAIN? Analpainispainthatoccursinoraroundthe anusandrectum (thelastsectionofthelarge intestinethatendsintheanus). Causescan includeanabscess, hemorrhoids, orCrohn's disease. Diagnosisandtreatmentarediscussed. Painandbleedingfromtherectumoften accompanyanalpain. Peoplemayfeel embarrassedtoasktheirdoctoraboutanal pain, butitisacommonsymptomofmany differentmedicalconditionsandisusuallyeasily treated. Formoreinfo, Call : 254-580-8500

  2. HOW IS RECTAL PAIN TREATED? Medicinessuchaspainrelievers, stoolsofteners andantibiotics (ifthereisaninfection) Ahigh-fiberdiettohelpensuresoftbowel movements Sitzbathswithwarmwatertocleantheanal areaandrelievepain Surgeryformusclespasmsandtorepair fistulas Don’tuseperfumedsoapsorscenteddetergents. Thesemayirritatetheskin. Don’tweartightclothingsothattheanalarea can “breathe.”

  3. WHAT CAUSES ANAL PAIN? Analabscess: Aninfectedcavitycausedbya blockageofglandsintheanus Analfistula: Asmalltunnelconnectingthe infectedglandintheanustoanopeningonthe skinaroundtheanus Analfissure: Smalltearintheliningofthe anus, likeapapercut Hemorrhoids: Swollenveinsintherectumor anus Pelvicfloordysfunction: Whenthemusclesofthe pelvicfloordon’trelaxproperly Skinconditions: Disorderssuchaspsoriasisand warts

  4. HOW IS ANAL PAIN DIAGNOSED? Thepatient’smedicalhistory, including symptoms Physicalexamination Rectalexam: Adoctorinsertsafinger intotherectumtofeelforabnormalities. Endoscopy: Thedoctorusesathin, flexible tubewithacameratolookattheliningof therectum.

  5. CONTACT US Visitourwebsite: https://www.hillregionalhospital.com/blogs/reasons- you-never-knew-behind-rectal-pain/ Callus: 254-580-8500 Address: 101CircleDrive Hillsboro, TX76645

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