Pain in the anus during bowel movement

[sefiby]

Hi everyone,

I am new to Crohn's Disease, started having symptoms 9 months ago (at the age of 38), had a flare up 5 weeks ago and was diagnosed with crohn's and another flare up 2 weeks ago.

Now I am on the path of getting better I hope because I fill stronger and 2 days ago for the first time in months that I don't have diarrhea. it is still not really solid but definitely not watery.

I am on 35 mg prednisone. and going down by 5 every week and also taking 5 - ASA 3 grams a day.

The problem I am experiencing the last 24 hrs is a burning pain in the anus during bowel movement. I wonder I anyone ever had that and if so, what does it mean.

Thank you
J. Ben-Jaacov

 

[Jeff D.]

I have had that before and could possibly be an anal fissure. Its like when you get the cracks on the side of your mouth but instead on you anus. Also, do you get a dull pain after bowel movements.

Welcome to the forum

Best of luck

 

[sefiby]

Thanks Jeff.
Joseph

 

[leonghoward]

GI doctor can prescribe Nytroglcerin(sp?) paste .
Get it checked out . It s too much of a pain in the butt, to leave alone:lol2:

 

[Jeff D.]

I remember that paste...it burns like a yeah.

Good luck

If you have any more questions don't be afraid to ask

 

[Skinsfan1229]

There are problems sometimes with sphincters, especially in incotence i believe its called, basically when you can hold your bowel movement without losing control.

 

[kix66]

I'd tend to think its fissures too, i had them, luckily they clear up when I was on Pred. I was given suppositories that helped too.

 

[Skinsfan1229]

I've had 16 fissures and I dont think its that causing it, because it would hurt to just sit, not just have a bowel movement.