Rectal pain is common and has many possible causes, including hemorrhoids, fecal impaction, inflammatory bowel disease, and proctitis (inflammation of the rectum’s lining). Most cases are not serious, ...

Painful bowel movements can happen for many different reasons—some are temporary and harmless, while others may signal an underlying health issue. Sometimes the explanation can be straightforward, ...

Pain is part of life for many people. You might have headaches, stiff knees, or back pain. Those types of pain are often shared with others — we have no trouble talking about them. But what about if ...

Larissa Banitt is a registered nurse who combines her English and Nursing degrees in writing health content. She has worked on the floor on a medical-surgical unit and currently works providing care ...

An anal fissure is a tear in the lining of the anal canal, or a cut or tear in the anus region, that extends into the anal canal. It can result from constipation, anal sex, infections, and other ...