Rectal Pain

• Rectal Pain Overview
• Rectal Pain Causes
• Rectal Pain Symptoms
• When to Seek Medical Care
• Exams and Tests
• Rectal Pain Treatment
• Self-Care at Home
• Medical Treatment
• Next Steps
• Prevention
• Outlook
• Synonyms and Keywords
• Authors and Editors
• Related rectal pain articles:
  Anal fissure - on WebMD
  Anal fissure - on MedicineNet

Rectal Pain Overview

Rectal pain is a common problem. Most people have experienced it at least once in their lives. It usually appears as a mild irritation, but sometimes the pain can be so severe that it can be incapacitating.