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Q: Pain in rectum during bowel movement + monthly diarrhea
asked by: DoctorQuestion on June 8th, 2007
Lately I have been having a light pain in my abdominal area and today I have had about 4 bowel movements and my stool is soft and an orange color. When I go to the bathroom, there's pain in my rectum when I am having a bowel movement. I have a history of once a month diarrhea and stomach comlications due to stress, anxiety, etc. I need to know if this is normal because I usually avoid doctor visits at all costs.


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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD
replied on June 18th, 2007
Digestive & Bowel Disorders Answer A2930
According to the symptoms you describe (light abdominal pain with little diarrhea), you could be experiencing a gastrointestinal infection. A microbiological examination of the stool is necessary to identify possible causes of an intestinal infection. Pain in the rectum/anus while having bowel movement can be due to some local lesion like fistula, fissure, inflamed hemorrhoids etc.
Stress and anxiety can also manifest as gastrointestinal symptoms (diarrhea, constipation, bloating, abdominal pain etc.). That is so called irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
You can visit your Primary health care provider if the diarrhea continues in order to request diagnostic examinations and consultation.





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