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Discomfort In Buttocks And Anus, Done Rectal Examination, Taken Ibuprofen. Can You Advise Me?
Question: Hello
I have been having discomfort in my buttocks and anus for about one week now. I have also noticed a discomfort at tops of my legs just under my buttock. I went to the doctor last week who gave me a rectal examination and said I was fine. I have been taking Ibrufen which has masked the discomfort but when the Ibrufen tablets wear off, the discomfort returns.
Please can you advise me as to what this problem is?
I have been having discomfort in my buttocks and anus for about one week now. I have also noticed a discomfort at tops of my legs just under my buttock. I went to the doctor last week who gave me a rectal examination and said I was fine. I have been taking Ibrufen which has masked the discomfort but when the Ibrufen tablets wear off, the discomfort returns.
Please can you advise me as to what this problem is?
Hi,
I have carefully read through the details of the query whatever is mentioned.
The anatomy of the areas that you complain of having discomfort are mainly muscles. So the discomfort should mainly be from the muscles, be it at their origin or insertion i.e the bone and the tendon of the muscle.
Since the doctor ruled out rectal / anal problems, muscle relaxants (over the counter sprays / liniments) can effectively tackle the discomfort. If applications does not help you can opt for oral medicines later with a prescription.
Coming to the reason for the discomfort, go back in time and check if you were injured knowing or unknowning. Anything unusual like prolonged sitting or in a position that tightens these muscles for long. The second reason is bone pain arising out of menopause. I suggest calcium supplementation of 1000mg per day. They can complement the muscle relaxant. The third reason is drug induced. You did not mention any use though.
The pain should wear off with time if it is muscular in origin.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
I have carefully read through the details of the query whatever is mentioned.
The anatomy of the areas that you complain of having discomfort are mainly muscles. So the discomfort should mainly be from the muscles, be it at their origin or insertion i.e the bone and the tendon of the muscle.
Since the doctor ruled out rectal / anal problems, muscle relaxants (over the counter sprays / liniments) can effectively tackle the discomfort. If applications does not help you can opt for oral medicines later with a prescription.
Coming to the reason for the discomfort, go back in time and check if you were injured knowing or unknowning. Anything unusual like prolonged sitting or in a position that tightens these muscles for long. The second reason is bone pain arising out of menopause. I suggest calcium supplementation of 1000mg per day. They can complement the muscle relaxant. The third reason is drug induced. You did not mention any use though.
The pain should wear off with time if it is muscular in origin.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thanks for your reply.
About five years ago I slipped on ice and fell straight onto my lower back on the ice. The bottom of my back was numb for quite a few minutes and painful for a few days after this. I have never suffered since this fall with my back etc. Would this type of pain which I am suffering from now come on as quick as it has (seeing I have never experienced it before).
Also, what do you mean in your penultimate paragraph where you say 'third reason is drug induced'.
I have been looking on the internet about possible causes of my symptoms. Do you think I could be suffering from ankylosing spondylitis. Also, do you think I should return to my GP for their diagnosis.
Thank you.
About five years ago I slipped on ice and fell straight onto my lower back on the ice. The bottom of my back was numb for quite a few minutes and painful for a few days after this. I have never suffered since this fall with my back etc. Would this type of pain which I am suffering from now come on as quick as it has (seeing I have never experienced it before).
Also, what do you mean in your penultimate paragraph where you say 'third reason is drug induced'.
I have been looking on the internet about possible causes of my symptoms. Do you think I could be suffering from ankylosing spondylitis. Also, do you think I should return to my GP for their diagnosis.
Thank you.
Hi,
I have not seen ankylosing spondylitis presenting this way. We generally describe it as stiff back more in the morning.
Absolutely GP's initial evaluation will help to decide further. Some movement tests will help us understand better. If he is clueless then he can refer to an Orthopedic Surgeon as well. As you never experienced a back pain after your injury this is very unlikely to be because of that. However it is better evaluated. So my earlier reasons remain the same. As I type here I could also think of common gluteal pain called pyriformis syndrome. A muscle which gets contracted and shortens interfering the sciatic nerve course. People most predisposed to chronic contracture and microscopic scarring of the piriformis muscle, are people who wear cruddy or improper footwear for their foot type (high-arched people wearing a “stability” or “dual-density” shoe), those with faulty spinal or lower limb mechanics, overweight, poor posture, too much time sitting, too much time on concrete, not enough activity. Check this condition with your GP / Orthopedic Surgeon.
I was asking if you are using any medicines. Long term use of choleterol reducing medicines can bring in myositis. Hence referring to drug induced.
Hope this reply gives a clue on how to proceed further. Please close the discussion and rate the answer if you do not have any more queries.
Thanks
I have not seen ankylosing spondylitis presenting this way. We generally describe it as stiff back more in the morning.
Absolutely GP's initial evaluation will help to decide further. Some movement tests will help us understand better. If he is clueless then he can refer to an Orthopedic Surgeon as well. As you never experienced a back pain after your injury this is very unlikely to be because of that. However it is better evaluated. So my earlier reasons remain the same. As I type here I could also think of common gluteal pain called pyriformis syndrome. A muscle which gets contracted and shortens interfering the sciatic nerve course. People most predisposed to chronic contracture and microscopic scarring of the piriformis muscle, are people who wear cruddy or improper footwear for their foot type (high-arched people wearing a “stability” or “dual-density” shoe), those with faulty spinal or lower limb mechanics, overweight, poor posture, too much time sitting, too much time on concrete, not enough activity. Check this condition with your GP / Orthopedic Surgeon.
I was asking if you are using any medicines. Long term use of choleterol reducing medicines can bring in myositis. Hence referring to drug induced.
Hope this reply gives a clue on how to proceed further. Please close the discussion and rate the answer if you do not have any more queries.
Thanks
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Dr. Yogesh D
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