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Question: continuing throbbing pain in the anal passage. It will eventually away (sometimes lasts the whole day or night and tends to feel better over a few days), but will return an hour or so after a larger stool has passed.
Brief Answer:
Rectal fissure is possible.
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Thank you for the query.
Such pain is either caused by rectal fissure or some uterine problem. Please note that the uterine is attached to the rectum. In case of its inflammation, the pain can be present in the rectum
Anal fissure is a kind of wound. It appears due to hard stool, pushing hard on stool. It can give also trace of bright red blood on the stool surface. The pain starts exactly when the stool passes this area.
I suggest you to consult gynecologist and proctologist. OTC suppositories and fiber rich diet should help in case of fissure.
Hope this will help. Feel free to ask further questions.
Regards.
Rectal fissure is possible.
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Thank you for the query.
Such pain is either caused by rectal fissure or some uterine problem. Please note that the uterine is attached to the rectum. In case of its inflammation, the pain can be present in the rectum
Anal fissure is a kind of wound. It appears due to hard stool, pushing hard on stool. It can give also trace of bright red blood on the stool surface. The pain starts exactly when the stool passes this area.
I suggest you to consult gynecologist and proctologist. OTC suppositories and fiber rich diet should help in case of fissure.
Hope this will help. Feel free to ask further questions.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Hi again
I don't think it is an anal fissure as the pain does not start exactly when the stool passes - it comes on about an hour or so later and the throbbing pain becomes worse over time....and then subsides. I had this exact problem last night, with a strong throbbing pain deep inside my anal area (like something was pressing inside...or something was swollen - sorry it is difficult to describe...but is more of a throbbing rather than stabbing sensation)....although the pain is now (12 hours later) just a dull ache in my lower tummy and anal area.
I had a full hysterectomy a few years ago, is this likely to be connected? Also, the numbness in my vagina when sitting at my desk for long periods? Is this connected?
In the past my doctor suggested it could be a trapped nerve?
This problem has been gradually getting worse over the past year.
If it is a uterine problem, are these the symptoms I would be expecting - as I am unlikely to be able to get a referral to a consultant - i.e. in order for a referral I need to go back to my GP. Thanks
I don't think it is an anal fissure as the pain does not start exactly when the stool passes - it comes on about an hour or so later and the throbbing pain becomes worse over time....and then subsides. I had this exact problem last night, with a strong throbbing pain deep inside my anal area (like something was pressing inside...or something was swollen - sorry it is difficult to describe...but is more of a throbbing rather than stabbing sensation)....although the pain is now (12 hours later) just a dull ache in my lower tummy and anal area.
I had a full hysterectomy a few years ago, is this likely to be connected? Also, the numbness in my vagina when sitting at my desk for long periods? Is this connected?
In the past my doctor suggested it could be a trapped nerve?
This problem has been gradually getting worse over the past year.
If it is a uterine problem, are these the symptoms I would be expecting - as I am unlikely to be able to get a referral to a consultant - i.e. in order for a referral I need to go back to my GP. Thanks
Brief Answer:
Bladder can be the reason.
Detailed Answer:
It does not sound like a trapped nerve. And its not the rectal problem either. And for sure it is not an uterine as you have had it removed.
As you are after hysterectomy, it can be due to some changes caused by this surgery (adhesions for example). Bladder should be checked (now it can be close to the rectum as there is no uterine).
In my opinion you should have abdominal ultrasound and urine analysis at first. Secondly you should consult gynecologist to make sure everything is fine there.
Bladder can be the reason.
Detailed Answer:
It does not sound like a trapped nerve. And its not the rectal problem either. And for sure it is not an uterine as you have had it removed.
As you are after hysterectomy, it can be due to some changes caused by this surgery (adhesions for example). Bladder should be checked (now it can be close to the rectum as there is no uterine).
In my opinion you should have abdominal ultrasound and urine analysis at first. Secondly you should consult gynecologist to make sure everything is fine there.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I have been to the Dr and he is sending me for an MRI. Will this be able to identify the problems you have advised above, or do I need to request anything else? Thanks.
Brief Answer:
MRI is enough to diagnose spine issues.
Detailed Answer:
MRI is the best we have to diagnose spine issues. So if there are any problems like a compression, this test will diagnose it for sure. No need to do any other test.
MRI is enough to diagnose spine issues.
Detailed Answer:
MRI is the best we have to diagnose spine issues. So if there are any problems like a compression, this test will diagnose it for sure. No need to do any other test.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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