Causes of Frequent Bowel Movements and Anal Pain
Disease description:
I have been experiencing increased bowel movements and anal pain for the past two days. The anal pain is very uncomfortable. What are the possible causes of frequent bowel movements accompanied by anal pain?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Shen Yonghua
Possible causes of frequent bowel movements and anal pain include:
1. Anorectal diseases: Such as hemorrhoids, anal fissures, and anal sinusitis. These conditions themselves may cause anal pain, and increased bowel movements can exacerbate the pain.
2. Intestinal infections: Such as acute gastroenteritis or rectal inflammation. The inflammatory irritation can lead to increased bowel movements, and pain may also occur as stool passes through the anus.
3. Intestinal tumors: Such as rectal cancer. Tumors may stimulate the intestines to increase bowel frequency and may cause anal pain due to pressure or secondary infection.
4. Other factors: Such as indigestion, motility-related diarrhea, or medication-induced diarrhea. These factors can increase bowel frequency, and frequent defecation may lead to anal pain.
