Therapy
How long the pain in the rectum lasts varies and depends mainly on the cause of the pain. In the case of constipation, the pain is usually strongest during and after bowel movements and usually subsides and can even disappear completely. In the case of inflammation or injury to the intestinal mucosa, the pain is more likely to be permanent and will only subside after appropriate medical treatment.
In the case of a hemorrhoidal disease, there are different courses regarding the duration of the pain. In some cases, the pain only occurs under certain circumstances, such as after bowel movements or when riding a bicycle. In other cases, however, the pain may be permanent and independent of the situation. In any case, if the pain in the rectum lasts for a longer period of several days, a visit to the general practitioner should be made as soon as possible so that he or she can determine the cause of the pain and, if necessary, arrange for appropriate therapy.
Prognosis
The prognosis for pain in the rectum is good in most cases, provided that the cause of the pain is adequately treated in time. If the cause is constipation due to malnutrition, the pain often subsides after a few days if the diet is changed. If there is a disease that should be treated by a medical intervention, such as an infection or injury, the pain can also be relieved well in most cases after surgery and a phase of wound healing.
Even if a cancer of the rectum is responsible for the pain, in many cases a cure and freedom from pain can be achieved through optimal therapy. An important prerequisite for this is to start the treatment as early as possible. Therefore, it is important to consult a doctor as soon as possible in order to predict pain in the rectum.
Pain in the rectum when sitting
Pain in the rectum, which occurs particularly when sitting, indicates a cause of pain that is particularly intensified by the pressure of body weight when sitting. This includes in particular diseases that are located in the area of the rectum or anus, such as hemorrhoids. An encapsulated purulent inflammation (abscess) at the anus also hurts especially when sitting.
Often the cause of the pain in the rectum, which occurs mainly when sitting, can be identified by medical examination. Pain in the rectum can often radiate into the abdomen and be felt there. Besides the various possible diseases in the area of the intestine as a cause of pain, constipation can also lead to abdominal pain in addition to pain in the rectum.
In women, the uterus lies in close proximity directly in front of the rectum. Thus, for example, the increased pressure in the intestine in the case of constipation can also exert pressure on the uterus and thus cause pain. Different causes of pain in the rectum and the abdomen are also possible. For the latter, for example, complaints during menstruation are often responsible.
