Anal pain (pain in the bottom) is common. There are things you can do to ease it, but see a GP if you're in a lot of pain or it does not get better. Anal pain has many different causes. Your symptoms might give you an idea of what is causing anal pain. Do not self-diagnose, see a GP if you're worried.
Common causes of anal pain and related symptoms. Less often, anal pain can be caused by something else like a sexually transmitted infection (STI) or fungal infection. Rarely, it can be a sign of something serious like anal cancer. drink lots of fluid and eat plenty of fibre to keep your poo soft exercise regularly wipe your bottom with damp toilet paper take paracetamol take a warm bath to ease itching and pain put an ice pack (or bag of frozen peas) in a towel on the painful area for up to 20 minutes every 2 to 3 hours Don’t
A pharmacist can help with anal painA pharmacist can recommend medicines to reduce constipation and anal pain such as:
Many pharmacies have private areas if you do not want to be overheard. Find a pharmacy Non-urgent advice: See a GP if:
Do not feel embarrassed to see a GP. Anal pain is a common problem that they're used to treating. What we mean by severe painSevere pain:
Moderate pain:
Mild pain:
Urgent advice: Ask for an urgent GP appointment or get help from NHS 111 if:
You can call 111 or get help from 111 online. What we mean by severe painSevere pain:
Moderate pain:
Mild pain:
Immediate action required: Go to A&E or call 999 if:
Find your nearest A&E Treatment for anal painTreatment for anal pain depends on what's causing it. A GP will examine you and may prescribe:
The GP may also recommend changes to your diet or arrange for tests to look for a cause of the anal pain. Sometimes surgery or other treatments may be needed if the pain is caused by severe anal fissures, piles or fistulas. Page last reviewed: 15
March 2022 What causes pain from the lower abdomen to the anus?There are three main conditions that cause perianal pain: piles, anal fissures and anal fistulas. Piles, also called haemorrhoids, are swellings that develop inside your back passage (rectum) or around your bottom (anus), which can cause bleeding, irritation and pain.
What causes lower abdominal and anus pain in females?Painful menstrual cramps, or dysmenorrhea, can feel like cramping of the lower abdomen, with pain in the low back and rectum as well. The prostaglandin hormones are the culprit here. They cause the uterus to contract so it can expel its contents, but higher levels of prostaglandins can cause stronger cramping.
Is Proctalgia serious?Proctalgia fugax does not cause any lasting damage to people, but it is painful. Treatment focuses mostly on pain relief. There are treatment options that may help to relax the anal muscles and keep them from spasming.
How do I stop shooting pain in my anus?To relieve general pain around the rectum and anus, people can try the following: taking a sitz bath or sitting in warm water for a few minutes. gently washing the area with lukewarm water, particularly after a bowel movement or sweating. avoiding using any irritating detergents or soap.
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