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Overview

Anus pain is known as proctalgia and can have many causes. The anus is where your large intestine opens into your buttocks at the rectum. The anus is the last passageway of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract.

The anus is surrounded by muscles known as sphincter muscles. These tighten and relax the anus when you pass waste. Your tailbone (coccyx), the last bone in your spine, and many nerves are also near your anus.

Read on to learn what causes anus pain, how you can treat it at home, what medical treatments are available, and how you can help prevent this type of pain.

Anal pain can have a variety of causes.

1. Sitting for a long time

Sitting down for a long time, especially on a hard surface, can cause temporary anal pain by putting pressure on anal nerves and muscles. Even sitting for a short time on a hard surface can cause anal pain that lasts for hours after you get up.

You don’t need to see your doctor for this kind of pain.

If the pain persists for a few days after a long period of sitting, see your doctor. They can diagnose any injury to your anus muscles, tailbone, or the surrounding structures.

2. Diarrhea

Diarrhea happens when you pass watery, loose stool more than three times in a day. Diarrhea can have many causes, such as dietary changes (being dehydrated or not eating enough fiber), and infections like gastroenteritis, colitis, or diverticulitis.

Frequently passing stool can make your anus sore. This can get worse from wiping or cleaning. Your anal tissue can become raw and bleed, too.

Other diarrhea symptoms include:

  • feeling bloated or gassy
  • cramping in your lower abdomen
  • feeling nauseous
  • not being able to hold in your stool

Diarrhea often goes away on its own. Seek emergency medical attention if you have any of the following symptoms, though:

  • diarrhea for more than two days
  • fever
  • blood in your stool
  • black or discolored stool
  • loss of consciousness

3. Injury

Falling on your butt can injure the muscles, bones, or nerves around the anus. The sudden impact of a hard surface can bruise or damage your skin, muscles, or nerve endings as well as potentially fracture bones.

This type of injury is most common during activities like contact sports, such as football and soccer, or activities like skateboarding, rollerblading, or gymnastics.

Depending on how severe the injury is, pain may radiate up from your anus to your lower back and feel like a constant ache or throb. You may notice bruises on your buttocks.

Seek immediate medical attention if:

  • the pain is sharp and constant
  • you can’t walk or get up without severe pain
  • you lose sensation in your lower back or in one or both legs

4.

Fissures

Anal fissures happen when your anal tissues tear. Passing especially hard or large stool is the most common culprit. The pain is often sudden and sharp at first. Your anus may ache for hours or days afterward until the fissure heals.

Symptoms of an anal fissure include:

  • feeling sudden, unusual pain in or around your anus when you pass stool
  • bleeding from your anus, especially when you wipe
  • pain that lasts for hours after you pass stool

Fissures don’t always require immediate medical treatment. See your doctor if the pain persists or gets significantly worse when you sit down, pass stool, or walk.

5. Hemorrhoids

Hemorrhoids happen when anal blood vessels are swollen. Straining to pass stool or being constipated are often the causes of hemorrhoids.

When you have a hemorrhoid, you may feel a lump near your anus. The pain may be generally dull but sharp when you sit down. You may not feel comfortable sitting without a special cushion or pillow. In some cases, you may not notice any symptoms.

Common symptoms of hemorrhoids include:

  • constant pain, soreness, or itching around your anus
  • bleeding from your anus when you pass stool
  • sharp anal pain if blood in the hemorrhoid becomes clotted

Hemorrhoids can go away on their own, but severe hemorrhoids may require medical treatment. See your doctor right away if you:

  • have trouble passing stool
  • can’t sit without sharp or severe pain
  • notice blood in your stool

6. Menstruation

Menstruation can cause anal pain along with other symptoms related to your digestive tract.

Your rectum and anus may be more sensitive during this time. This can make your anus feel tender, sore, or uncomfortable. Common period symptoms, such as diarrhea and bloating, can make anal pain even more pronounced.

You don’t need to see your doctor to treat these symptoms. They usually go away once your period is over.

7. Anal spasms (proctalgia fugax)

Anal spasms happen when you get sharp, unexpected anal pain due to anal sphincter muscle contractions. It’s relatively common. A 2013 review estimates it affects between 8 and 18 percent of people.

The cause of this condition isn’t well known. It’s more likely to occur if you have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or anxiety as well as after hemorrhoid surgery or a hysterectomy.

When you’re pregnant, your uterus becomes enlarged, which puts pressure on your anus. That can lead to discomfort or pain. This extra pressure can also cause hemorrhoids, which can make your anus uncomfortable.

Anal pain during pregnancy is most common during the third trimester, when your baby is larger and may put more pressure on your anal nerves. Contractions during labor can also cause pain in your anus.

In many cases, you should be able to treat anal pain at home. Here are some home remedies to try:

  • Take a sitz bath. Buy a sitz bath at your local drugstore or online and mount it in your toilet bowl. Fill it with warm water and Epsom salt, then sit on top of the sitz bath with the water immersing your anus. Soak for 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Use over-the-counter (OTC) creams or ointments. Apply a small amount of cream or ointment, such as lidocaine or cortisone, to reduce pain and speed up the healing process of irritated skin.
  • Use a cold compress. You can make your own cold compress at home by wrapping an ice pack or bag of frozen vegetables in a towel. Press it against your anal area to help relieve pain. Do this 20 minutes at a time, three to four times daily.
  • Take OTC pain medicine for pain relief. Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) or acetaminophen (Tylenol) can temporarily relieve anal pain until any cuts or injuries heal.

Seek emergency medical treatment if:

  • Your anal pain makes you unable to walk, pass waste, stand, or sit.
  • You notice blood in your stool.
  • You have a fever.
  • You’re severely dehydrated.
  • You can’t eat or pass stool.

Medical treatment depends on the cause of pain and the severity of your symptoms.

Treatment for injuries

You may need X-rays or other imaging tests to see the extent of any damage to your tailbone or spine. Severe spinal injuries may require surgery or long-term rehabilitation to restore any lost mobility.

Treatment for diarrhea

If you’re severely dehydrated, you may need intravenous fluids (IV) to replenish your body fluids. If a bowel disorder is causing diarrhea, such as IBS or Crohn’s disease, your doctor may prescribe you medication or a treatment plan to help reduce symptoms.

Treatment for a fissures

Chronic anal fissures may require surgery so that you can pass stool without injuring your sphincter muscles. Your doctor may also recommend adding fiber to your diet to help you pass stool more easily.

Treatment for hemorrhoids

Your doctor may wrap the hemorrhoid with a rubber band until it shrinks. Surgery to cut or freeze the hemorrhoid are also possible treatment options. In severe cases, your doctor may need to remove the hemorrhoid tissues and blood vessels in a hemorrhoidectomy procedure.

It may not always be possible to prevent anal pain. But there are things you can do to reduce your risk:

  • Stay hydrated. Drink at least 64 ounces of water per day to make your stool easier to pass.
  • Sit with good posture. When sitting,straighten your back and keep your knees bent at a 90-degree angle.
  • Get up and walk around at least once every 30 to 50 minutes. This reduces long-term pressure on muscles and nerves in your anus and lower spine.
  • Don’t strain when you pass stool. Straining can cause discomfort, hemorrhoids, and anal fissures.
  • Eat a healthy diet. Eat plenty of fiber so that you regularly pass stool and prevent constipation.
  • Wear loose, breathable underwear. Wear 100 percent cotton underwear to prevent your anus from becoming moist with sweat, which could lead to irritation.
  • Consider using moist wipes or jets of water instead of toilet paper. Toilet paper can scratch and cut your anal skin, making you more prone to infections. Moist wipes and bidets are gentler on your skin.
  • Don’t eat raw, uncooked, or untrustworthy food. Food and unfiltered water can contain bacteria or other microbes that can lead to diarrhea. Make sure your food is properly cooked and that your water is clean.

Many things can lead to anal pain, some serious and others not.

If the pain is bearable and starts to fade quickly after it starts, there’s no need for concern. If pain persists for more than a few days and accompanies other painful or disruptive symptoms, see your doctor for immediate treatment.

Butt Pain During Pregnancy: How to Cope

Butt Pain During Pregnancy: How to Cope

Medically reviewed by Janine Kelbach, RNC-OB — By Rachel Nall, MSN, CRNA on November 6, 2018

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Overview

If you’re pregnant, you probably expected to experience some back pain and abdominal discomfort. But what you didn’t count on was butt pain.

As your pregnancy progresses, there are common conditions like sciatica that can cause you a great deal of discomfort. You might feel pain in the buttocks area as a result.

Luckily, as you continue to wait for your little one to enter the world, there are several steps you can take to reduce butt pain.

Here’s how to make the next few months more comfortable before your baby makes their arrival.

Causes of butt pain during pregnancy

Butt pain during pregnancy can be pain caused by an abnormality on the buttocks itself (like hemorrhoids). It can also be referred pain that radiates from the lower back to the buttocks.

Some common causes of butt pain during pregnancy include the following.

Hemorrhoids

Hemorrhoids are enlarged, swollen veins in the anus or rectum. Pregnant women are more likely to experience hemorrhoids because the uterus creates extra pressure on the anus and rectum.

If you have to stand for long periods of time because of your job or hobbies, the pain may get worse.

Labor pains/Contractions

Women experience contractions differently. Some have abdominal cramping and back cramping that can extend to the buttocks. The nature of the pain can vary, too. Some people feel a cramping sensation while others may feel pressure, throbbing, or shooting pain.

Braxton-Hicks contractions may cause discomfort, but they aren’t usually painful. If the contractions are causing your buttocks pain, call your doctor.

Pelvic girdle pain

Pelvic girdle pain affects 1 in 5 pregnant woman. This pain occurs when the extra weight of the baby and pregnancy-related movements in the pelvis start to add up and cause pelvic pain.

Many women also experience this pain in their buttocks. Other symptoms can include feeling a grinding or clicking in the pelvic area, and pain that gets worse with movement.

Although pelvic girdle pain is very uncomfortable, it isn’t harmful to your baby. It won’t keep you from having a vaginal birth.

Sciatica

Sciatica is a condition that happens when there’s pressure on the sciatic nerve that runs from the buttocks down the leg. Pregnancy can cause the nerve to become irritated or inflamed. Your expanding uterus can place extra pressure on the sciatic nerve.

As you reach your third trimester, your baby’s change in positioning can rest on the nerve directly in your buttocks area. This can cause butt pain.

You also might feel a burning sensation in your back, buttocks, and leg. Some women also report shooting pain that extends down the leg.

When to call your doctor

Whatever the cause, butt pain can make it difficult to complete your daily activities comfortably. (As if it wasn’t hard enough already with your pregnancy!)

If you experience the following symptoms, it’s time to call your doctor:

  • the pain is so severe that it is making you feel ill
  • you are experiencing a significant amount of blood loss (bigger than typical hemorrhoids, which may cause only a smear of blood)
  • you have experienced a rush of fluid from your vagina or your “water breaking”
  • you lose control of your bladder/bowels
  • the pain never subsides

Medical treatments

An estimated 14 percent of pregnant women take an opioid pain medication while they’re pregnant. Examples of these prescription medications include oxycodone and hydrocodone.

Typically, women take them for a week or less. Back pain’s the most common reason doctors prescribe these medications.

If your buttocks pain does not respond to over-the-counter and at-home treatments, your doctor may consider prescribing a pain medicine.

But the fewer medications you can take during pregnancy, the better. This will reduce the likelihood the medications could affect your baby’s growth and/or development.

At-home treatments

If your pain is the result of hemorrhoids, you can try the following at-home treatments to reduce discomfort:

  • Soak in a warm water bath or a sitz bath. A sitz bath is a plastic bath that can fit over your toilet. You can fill it with warm water, sit, and soak without having to draw a bath. Shop for sitz baths.
  • Try witch hazel. Place a few drops of witch hazel on a sanitary pad that you can wear to reduce inflammation. You can change the witch hazel pads throughout the day to reduce inflammation. Also try freezing them for more relief. Shop for witch hazel.
  • Don’t sit or stand too long. Refrain from sitting or standing for extended time periods. This puts extra pressure on your anus. Lying on your side can reduce pressure.
  • Drink up. Drink plenty of fluids each day. This can help reduce your risk for constipation, which makes your stool harder to pass.
  • Eat fiber. Eat a diet that has plenty of fiber with whole-grain foods, fruits, and vegetables.

You can also ask your doctor if there are creams and/or stool softeners you could take to reduce hemorrhoid-related pain and strain.

Shop for stool softeners.

Sciatica treatments

For pain related to sciatica and/or pelvic pain, you can take the following steps:

  • Take an over-the-counter pain reliever like acetaminophen to reduce discomfort.
  • Take a warm bath and/or shower to soothe tight muscles.
  • Wear a supportive pelvic belt (also called a girdle) to reduce the pressure on your lower back and pelvis. Shop for pelvic belts.
  • Avoid performing activities that aggravate your pain, like lifting heavy objects, standing on only one leg at a time, and keeping your legs together when you turn in bed and/or get out of the car.
  • Place a pillow under your belly and one between your legs when you sleep. This can help promote proper body positioning.

You can also ask your doctor if you can apply cold and/or heat packs to painful areas.

The takeaway

Pregnancy-related butt pain will typically resolve after you deliver. But some women may continue to experience hemorrhoids post-delivery. You can ask your doctor if there are other treatments you can use to reduce the frequency of butt pain.

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Signs, symptoms and causes of hemorrhoids in pregnant women - NEARMEDIC network of clinics

The main causes of hemorrhoids in pregnant women can be as follows:

  1. Chronic constipation. In this case, the stretching and tension of the walls of the rectum increases during defecation, which leads to the formation of hemorrhoids. In pregnant women, constipation occurs much more often due to a decrease in intestinal tone.
  2. Inactive lifestyle. With hypodynamia, blood stagnation occurs in the venous plexus of the rectum, which eventually leads to vein thrombosis and the formation of hemorrhoids. Features of the condition do not always allow pregnant women to be mobile, therefore they have a high risk of developing this disease.
  3. Disturbance of blood circulation in the lower half of the body. During pregnancy, the uterus grows and compresses the inferior vena cava. This leads to stagnation of blood in the veins of the legs and rectum. During childbirth, a woman's intra-abdominal pressure rises greatly - this can cause hemorrhoids after pregnancy.

Signs of hemorrhoids in pregnant women

The longer the period, the higher the likelihood of developing the disease. Most often, hemorrhoids appear in the 3rd trimester or after childbirth.

The blood vessels of the hemorrhoidal plexus of the rectum gradually dilate. Over longer periods, the stretching of the veins becomes even stronger. With the expansion of the walls of the veins of the rectum, they lose their elasticity. This provokes protrusion of the veins under the mucous membrane.

If hemorrhoids protrude only into the lumen of the rectum and do not come out of the anus, then we are talking about the treatment of hemorrhoids of the 1st stage. The farther, the larger the knots become and the more they sag from the anus. In the second stage of hemorrhoids, the nodes sag from the anus, but are easily set back on their own. The third stage occurs when the nodes can no longer cope back.

The symptoms of the disease depend on its stage.

  1. Internal hemorrhoids. Symptoms are mild, there is no sagging of hemorrhoids from the anus. At this stage, women may experience pain during bowel movements, slight bleeding or fresh blood in the stool, and itching and discomfort in the anus.
  2. External hemorrhoids. The main symptom is the sagging of one or more purple-red nodes from the anus. This manifestation is the main sign of what is required, and not of another disease, such as anal fissure. Walking, sitting and defecation in this case become extremely painful.

Urgent medical attention is required in case of infringement of the hemorrhoid - a pregnant woman experiences very severe pain in the anus with fever.

Treatment of hemorrhoids during pregnancy

If a woman already has any symptoms of hemorrhoids - itching, pain in the anus, bleeding from the anus, etc. - professional treatment is required.

At NEARMEDIC, the first stage of treatment is the preventive measures described above, which stop the progression of the disease. Then the woman is prescribed drugs, both local and systemic. But due to pregnancy, local therapy is preferable, as this reduces the risk of side effects, increases the effectiveness of treatment and reduces the negative effects of drugs on the child. In any case, the medicine is prescribed only by the attending physician who observes the woman during pregnancy.

In the case when a woman already has prolapsed nodes that cannot be set, an operation is prescribed. Other indications for surgical intervention are infringement or necrosis of the hemorrhoid, as well as acute inflammation. Most often, in NEARMEDIC surgery is postponed until the postpartum period, and during pregnancy they are limited to conservative treatment.

Prevention of hemorrhoids during pregnancy

Due to the fact that all pregnant women are at high risk of developing hemorrhoids, NEARMEDIC clinic doctors strongly recommend that preventive measures be taken throughout pregnancy, without waiting for symptoms to appear.

  1. Relief of constipation. To do this, you need to adjust your diet: eat more foods that contain coarse vegetable fiber - vegetables, fruits, cereals, cereals, prunes. Dairy products also have a beneficial effect on digestion. On the contrary, it is better to refuse meat and other foods rich in protein. As well as from an excess of fat, coffee and hot spices.
  2. Hygiene. It is recommended to wash the perineum and anus after each act of defecation. In addition, once a day you can take sitz baths with antiseptics: chamomile infusion, a weak solution of potassium permanganate, etc.

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, especially at the very beginning, - Marina Gladkova smiles. - My back ached wildly, my lower abdomen ached, I was pulling somewhere on the side and a headache came up with an enviable frequency. For this reason, a good half of the exciting period of "waiting for a miracle" turned into unforeseen stress. The problem was elementary: I did not know what hurts and why. Oh, if someone had told me then what sensations are normal and what are not, but my doctor, unfortunately, preferred general phrases, like "if you feel something is not right, call an ambulance." But where is it, that very “not that”?

“When the first pregnancy occurs, many things seem unusual: the body changes at an incredible speed,” explains obstetrician-gynecologist Irina Lukoshkina . - In addition, the saying “fear has big eyes” in this case justifies itself one hundred percent - even minor pain sensations become almost unbearable. I want to make a reservation right away that each case is individual, and we can only derive some general pain “directions” - “normal” and “wrong”, indicating the existing problems. But it is best if expectant mothers consult a doctor in the event of discomfort. Doctors get paid for this, so don't be afraid to "worry in vain": in this case it is better to be safe than vice versa.

All pain that occurs during pregnancy can be divided into two large groups: obstetric and non-obstetric. The first group includes pain that occurs during ectopic pregnancy, premature detachment of the placenta and the threat of abortion. To the second - pain associated with the gastrointestinal tract, stretching of the ligaments that support the uterus, tension in the abdominal muscles, or with any surgical disease (for example, with appendicitis).

So, let's talk about what sensations can more or less be considered normal. More precisely, the "costs" of their pregnant status.

It must be understood that the first and second trimesters of pregnancy are a global era of change. The ligaments and muscles that support the uterus gradually stretch, and pain in the lower abdomen or pulling sensations may be more noticeable when you cough, sneeze, or change position. And this is more of a norm than a sign of trouble.

The second cause of discomfort may be due to the fact that during pregnancy, intestinal motility deteriorates and food moves more slowly. The pressure of the growing uterus on the intestines exacerbates the problem. Constipation is a very common nuisance for expectant mothers and can lead to severe pain in the lower abdomen, which can be easily confused with gynecological ones. Eating vegetables, dried fruits and bran will help get rid of this delicate problem. Walking and doing light exercise will help bring your bowels back to life.

Very rarely during pregnancy, diseases such as appendicitis, pancreatitis, and intestinal obstruction may worsen. The pain in these diseases is specific: it grows, accompanied by fever and nausea, dizziness. It is possible that surgical intervention may be required. Therefore, if you feel something like this, it is best to see a doctor or call an ambulance as soon as possible.

Back and lower back pain ranks second: more than half of all pregnant women experience this problem. Most often, this pain is associated with an increase in the load on the spine and weakening of the abdominal muscles due to their stretching. Usually these sensations appear after the fifth month of pregnancy, and for someone - much earlier. They decrease and disappear only after childbirth. Sometimes the pain radiates to the leg, and it intensifies after physical exertion, long walking, long standing, sitting in an uncomfortable position. Pain in the pubic and sacral region (felt in the hip joints and along the front surface of the thigh) is due to a slight softening of the ligaments caused by changes in the hormonal background in pregnant women and the production of the hormone relaxin.

If back or lower back pain is accompanied by fever, swelling, headache and high blood pressure, frequent urination, while the urine becomes cloudy and changes color, you should definitely consult a doctor. These symptoms are typical for kidney diseases that require treatment in a hospital, as they have an adverse effect on the course of pregnancy, the condition of the fetus, the health of the woman, and cause severe complications. Most often, with such symptoms, pyelonephritis is detected - inflammation of the kidney tissue and upper urinary tract caused by infection.

Chest pain is one of the leaders of "normal" pain. Changes in the mammary glands (together with morning sickness) usually indicate that pregnancy has occurred even before any tests. Under the influence of pregnancy hormones, the mammary glands begin to increase in size, their structure changes - preparation for lactation takes place. Sometimes these processes are accompanied by discomfort and pain. It doesn't need to be treated. But you can reduce unpleasant symptoms. First, the right choice of underwear. The bra should be comfortable, made from natural materials, suitable in size. He should not constrain and squeeze the mammary glands, but at the same time he must support them well. The raised position of the chest improves blood circulation in it and prevents congestion. Secondly, it is important to remember about hygiene procedures. The chest is washed daily with water at room temperature or wiped with a wet towel. Thirdly, simple physical exercises will also help - they will strengthen the muscles and ligaments that support the mammary glands, improve the outflow of lymph from the chest.

“Very important: severe pain that lasts for several hours throughout the whole time without stopping, or pain accompanied by fever, vaginal bleeding or cramping in the lower abdomen, is not a normal phenomenon, moreover, dangerous, — warns obstetrician-gynecologist Irina Lukoshkina. - If you observe these signs or have any doubts about the cause of the pain, call your doctor immediately. It's important to listen to your intuition. This is just the case when it will not be superfluous: perhaps this way you will be able to save the life of your baby.

Indeed, sometimes abdominal pain is a sign of obstetric distress. Problems can be related to both the course of pregnancy and general health. One of the causes of pain during pregnancy is the threat of miscarriage. The pain at the same time is of a constant pulling or cramping character, is felt in the lower abdomen and lower back, does not subside without taking medications. Pain may be accompanied by the appearance of blood discharge from the genital tract of varying intensity. This is a reason for an immediate consultation with a specialist, the appointment of a comprehensive examination and treatment, possibly in a hospital setting. The examination includes an examination by a doctor, a study of the characteristics of the state of health and the course of pregnancy, and an ultrasound examination. With the help of special laboratory studies, hormonal, immunological, infectious and genetic causes are clarified, which could lead to a complicated course of pregnancy and impaired fetal development.

Do not forget about an ectopic pregnancy, in which the fertilized egg attaches itself outside the uterus. At the same time, the study of the pregnancy hormone in the blood and the pregnancy test are positive, but during the ultrasound examination, the fetal egg is not detected in the uterus. The growth of the fetal egg outside the uterus cannot occur for a long time. Such a pregnancy is quickly interrupted (in the first few weeks). This is accompanied by severe intra-abdominal bleeding and sharp pain in the abdomen, which radiates to the rectum, to the leg. Dizziness, vomiting, and fainting may also occur. The situation is very serious, it requires prompt medical intervention and surgical treatment.

If the time is long - more than thirty weeks, and the pain is acute or cramping, then it may be a signal of placental abruption or premature birth. If spotting also appears, then urgently call an ambulance, if abdominal pain during pregnancy is unstable and tolerable, you can limit yourself to calling a doctor at home. Pregnant women should not forget that a couple of weeks before giving birth, they may experience false Braxton-Hicks contractions. They are characterized by inconstancy and short duration, if the pain increases, and the contractions become more frequent, then here we are talking about real prenatal contractions that will help your baby get out into the world. The main thing is not to panic and remain calm, call an ambulance. If it is too early for childbirth, then react to the situation and remember that everything is still fixable. If the deadlines are acceptable, then rejoice: soon you will see your baby!

We have touched on only a few main areas, it is simply impossible to discuss everything. Each expectant mother is individual, and it is impossible to predict how your pregnant body will behave in advance. So listen to yourself, your intuition and your doctor. The two of you will figure it out for sure!

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