Pain in lower stomach leading to anus

Description:Anxiety or depression due to chronic pain Causes and Risk Factors Statistically, pelvic floor pain and anal pain affect women more than men; however both can suffer from it. Pelvic floor pain syndrome in which the muscles in your pelvic floor spasm Endometriosis where the tissues that line your uterus build up in unlikely places like the bladder or the bowel forming nodules or lesions. Adhesions, or scar tissue, that binds your organs or tissues together. Organ prolapse Diagnostic Tests Your doctor will start with a medical history, do a physical examination, and perform other tests to diagnose pelvic floor pain and anal pain and the underlying cause. Your doctor may recommend additional tests to aid in diagnosis including: Colonoscopy to view the entire colon andlook for abnormalities Electromyography EMG to test for weakness in the pelvic floor muscles and the muscles surrounding the anus Anal manometry to determine how well the pelvic floor muscles and those surrounding the anus are working Dynamic defecography to assess bowel function and pelvic floor coordination Treatment and Procedures Treatment will depend on the underlying cause of your pelvic floor pain and anal pain.

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