Identifying the cause of painful bowel movements is difficult, as causes can range from a mildly benign problem to something as dangerous as cancer. Constipation can cause hard and large stools and it can be painful to pass them. Straining your anal canal from constipation can also cause anal fissures, which are small tears. Anal cancer is a rare but possible cause of rectal pain, bleeding, and itching.
Here are six possible causes of painful bowel movements and how you can treat them.
CONSTIPATION
If you have fewer than three bowel movements a week and they tend to be painful, you may be constipated. Constipation is usually treated first by making dietary and lifestyle changes. Experts say it’s important to stay hydrated, get enough fiber and exercise regularly.
HEMORRHOIDS
Hemorrhoids are swollen, enlarged veins that develop inside the rectum or outside of the anus and can make your bowel movement uncomfortable or painful. Hemorrhoids usually go away on their own after about a week. For more problematic hemorrhoids, medication or even surgery may be required.
BRACKET CRACK
Anus fissures, or anal fissures, are small tears in the lining of the anal canal. They often cause pain and bleeding with bowel movements. Anal fissures usually heal on their own within a few weeks. In the meantime, you should avoid excessive straining during a bowel movement and treat diarrhea and constipation when appropriate.
DIARRHEA
Diarrhea is when you pass loose, watery stools at least three times a day. He says liquid stool tends to be more acidic than regular stool, which can sometimes cause burning during a bowel movement.
If you’ve had diarrhea for several weeks, your healthcare provider may prescribe antibiotics, probiotics, or other medications, depending on the cause or specific health condition.
INFLAMMABLE BOTTOM DISEASE
IBD is a term that describes two conditions involving chronic inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract: ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease. It is known that people sometimes get infections around the anal area, which causes pain during a bowel movement. To treat inflammation, you should use the drugs prescribed by your doctor.
ANAL CANCER
Having cancer in the anal canal causes pain in the anus area, which can hurt bowel movements. Symptoms of anal cancer include:
- Bleeding from the anus
- anal itching
- A mass in the anal canal
- Dark spots or color changes in the anal area
Anal cancer comes in various forms such as a lump, a small lump or even small dark spots or discoloration, so you should never ignore any symptom in the anal area. If you have one or more of these symptoms, contact your doctor as soon as possible.