Just need some advice please.

[wayno1981]

Hi,

I have a pain inside my rectum that comes and goes with severe flatulence and a minor pain in my stomach that comes and goes.

Due to my health anxiety I always assume the worst like cancer.

Has anybody had this themselves and know what it is please?

Thanks for your replies in advance.

[Sunflowerxxxxxx]

Hi sorry to hear you are having problems, i strongly advise going to see your doctor or having phone sppointment depending on how things are at the moment in your area, i dont advise this because im assuming something wrong but to put your mind at rest, if there is anything wrong better dealt with as soon as possible and if not then you can relax😊 we tend to jump to the worst conclusions and build up things in our head and go over and over them that in itself will give you tummy trouble, and half the time the things we worry about come to nothing... book your appointment and best luck and wishes to you😊

[BlueSky125]

Is the pain in your stomach always in the same area and does it occur at the same time as the other symptoms? I would agree that you should see a doctor as soon as possible. Most health plans have a 24/7 nurses line your could start with but I think they would tell you to see your doctor also.

[Tai_123]

Hi wayno1981, I also have very bad health anxiety that is made worse during this pandemic. Everything that happens to me must be the worse outcome. What never works for me is goggling symptoms trying to play doctor. I second the other suggestions to contact a nurse or a doctor. But, it may be stress related as stress can do strange things to the body. Hang in there, as you’re certainly not alone. 💜

[Freedom57]

I had severe flatulence and stomach pain, was diagnosed with Celiac

Then had constipation on and off for 6 months that caused fissures, small tears that caused pain in my rectum. I too thought I had cancer but the pain went away when I was no longer constipated

You can find out if you have Celiac by a blood test

Good luck figuring out what’s going on with your body

[judiama]

Have you been checked for ulcers? Depending where they are,thoseare the symptoms. I had six of them had surgery for them twice and after the second one a much better existence. Thinking you might need this fixed is scary and if you are like me you dislike the hospital experience and I get out of there asquick as I can. Because of these I almost bled to death and then almost starved to death. It isa slippery slope but you need to get this checked out. It sounds like you could have some in your stomach and colon. From what I have seen here in the short time I have been posting...these guys will offer support while you get checked out and then in any way once you find out. Please do not put this off...it needs attention asap! Please be safe and find out what you need to do then come back and et the suppot you need!