- Hemorrhoids
Hemorrhoids are swollen veins in the rectum or anus, and cause pain, itching, bleeding, and irritation.
- Muscle strain
Muscle strain occurs when muscles are stressed, overworked, or injured due to physical activity or labor.
- Campylobacter
Campylobacter is an intestinal infection causing abdominal pain and cramping, nausea, diarrhea, and vomiting.
- Allergic reaction
Allergic reaction causes sneezing, runny nose and hives and can lead to anaphylaxis, a whole body reaction.
- Trauma or injury
Trauma most often refers to serious bodily injury or wounds symptoms range depending on the injury.
- Proctalgia fugax
Proctalgia fugax is a rare but benign condition that causes spasm-like anal pain.
- Levator ani syndrome
Levator ani syndrome is a form of rectal pain that results from muscle spasms in the pelvis.
- Crohn's disease
Crohn's disease is a digestive condition that causes swelling, cramping, diarrhea, and nutritional problems.
- Proctitis
Proctitis is pain and inflammation of the rectal lining caused by infection.
- Ulcerative colitis
Ulcerative colitis causes swelling in the large intestine and can lead to cramping, diarrhea, and more.
- Abscess
A skin abscess, or boil, is a swollen, painful, red and warm lump of skin that may rupture and drain pus.