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Gut problems can sometimes affect the rectum and anal areas – causing what we colloquially refer to as a ‘pain in the butt’. Pain that affects the rectum and anus, however, is generally caused by problems specific to that area. These include haemorrhoids, proctitis, anal abscesses, anal fistulas and anal fissures. Pain in this area can also (occasionally) be caused by ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease, and rarely by anal cancer.

The rectum and anus contain a lot more nerve endings than sections of the intestine that are deep inside our bodies. It is therefore much more likely that problems in this area will cause us to feel pain.