Rectal/ anal pain going on 3-4 weeks is scaring me to death! - General Health Message Board

tony stark · 08-28-2007, 06:21 PM

I'll be blunt:

Recently I slept with someone approximately two months ago (and used a condom) who has colitis (I don't know what kind she has, but now I understand that C. Difficile colitis is contagious, supposedly.) She told me that what she has is not contagious.. i don't know what she knows, if it is any good or truth at this point.

I am very concerned that I somehow caught this disease from her. And if it is not that, then there is definitely something else and i need to get it checked out ASAP.

I am scared that i have let this go so long!! 3-4 weeks at least now of intermittant pain.

Not much i can say, it just feels like my rectum is swollen and very sore. It must be an infection or something much worse, like I am sitting right on top of an intrusive object all of the time. Weeks before the pain reappeared consistently, there was one night i could not sleep because I had a sharp pain in my bowels.. it was a little different feeling and higher up into my bowels, but much stronger pain.

From what i understand, and also since i am only 32, having rectal/anal pain would not likely be the result of a cancer.

This seems to be getting worse, and i need to see a doctor ASAP. Can someone please share their thoughts with me on this?

sorry i double posted this, i could figure out how to delete the first one..

tony stark · 08-28-2007, 08:58 PM

even if someone could tell me what kind of doctor i might need to see...
that would be fantastic!

Desiderata2 · 08-28-2007, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by tony stark

even if someone could tell me what kind of doctor i might need to see...
that would be fantastic!

Tony, are you sure you don't have hemorrhoids? They tend to feel that way. Also, if you have colitis I think it can be treated with antibiotic's. I don't think you need to freak. Just go to the doctor. I'd start with your regular family physician or an internal med doctor. Chances are it is nothing serious but I'd get to the doctor asap to ease your worries.

index.html · 08-29-2007, 02:11 AM

I agree. It may well be hemmoroids. Just see your family doctor and try not to panic.

Good luck!

hyper79 · 08-29-2007, 02:18 PM

Hi sounds like you have your self a case of prostatitis, you said you used a condom so it may be possible you touched the tip of your penis after removing it and yes colitis can travel up your uretha and infect the prostate gland? It hurts to set, to do a bowel movement,a deep painful ache while laying down,fatigued and at times pain urinating.Remember the prostate gland is in between the rectum wall and your scrotum,usually the discomfort will feel like it's coming from the inside the rectum.I'm not saying it is prostatitis but what you describe sounds like it, your family doctor or a urologist can diagnose it with a rectal exam which consist of sticking his finger in your rectum to feel the size of the prostate and with a simple urine test and if not treated with antibiotics it can spread to the bladder.Be sure to tell your doctor what went on or the same as you told us so he/she can properly diagnose you.Warm soaks also help. I've had it and it hurts!!!!Post your results. Best of luck