What causes a constant feeling of rectal fullness and tenesmus throughout the day?
Disease description:
I don't know what's been going on with my sister lately, but she keeps feeling a sensation of heaviness and fullness in her anus, along with frequent urges to defecate. What could be causing this constant feeling of rectal pressure and urge to bowel movement?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhao Haiming
A persistent feeling of heaviness and tenesmus in the anus throughout the day is generally caused by anorectal lesions. It is recommended to undergo abdominal CT to check for tumors, pelvic inflammatory disease, pelvic effusion, etc. If pus or bloody stool is present, along with abdominal pain before defecation, a colonoscopy should be performed promptly to rule out intestinal inflammation and colorectal tumors.
