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What Causes Pressure In Rectal Area?

I have been having a feeling of pressure in my rectal area as if I need to defecate. I also have mild, dull pain in my lower back. I can urinate with no trouble and there is no blood in my stool. I have had this before and a rectal exam by a urologist (about a year ago) determined that my prostate was slightly enlarged , but the lab work showed nothing unusual and he did not seem at all concerned. He sent me on my way with some Cialis samples. This seems to come and go, usually occurring at least once a year on average. I am 45 years old, about 175 pounds and I am a runner so I am in better than average condition. I do sit much of the day at work. I have had, for some time now, problems with ED, but I seem to have normal erections (sadly only) while sleeping. Any advice would be appreciated.
Tue, 7 Apr 2015
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Hello

it could be due to any of following
perianal or ischiorectal abscess
hemorrhoids
irritable bowel syndrome or inflammatory bowel disease
Cancer growth in rectum or anal canal

I would advise you to consult a gastroenterologist or proctologist for clonoscopy/ proctoscopy for confirmation of diagnosis

have plenty of fluids
lots of fruits and dietary fiber
avoid constipation by taking liquid paraffin at night
smoking and alcohol to be given up

hope this helps you
regards
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What Causes Pressure In Rectal Area?

Hello it could be due to any of following perianal or ischiorectal abscess hemorrhoids irritable bowel syndrome or inflammatory bowel disease Cancer growth in rectum or anal canal I would advise you to consult a gastroenterologist or proctologist for clonoscopy/ proctoscopy for confirmation of diagnosis have plenty of fluids lots of fruits and dietary fiber avoid constipation by taking liquid paraffin at night smoking and alcohol to be given up hope this helps you regards