Sometimes, the cause is a minor condition that is treatable at home.
If your bottom burns while you poop, consider what you have been eating.
Chilies are one such food that can result in burning.
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Chilies contain a chemical calledcapsaicin.
TRPV1 is responsible for telling your brain to feel a burning sensation.
Most of the time, your digestive system will digest the capsaicin long before it reaches your anus.
Diarrhea
Diarrhea is loose, watery stool that may occur several times a day.
Diarrhea might cause burning and pain, especially if the skin around the anus (theperianalarea) becomes irritated.
It may be possible to treat diarrhea at home.
Constipation
Constipation is defined as three or fewer bowel movements in a week.
It is a common condition and often resolves on its own.
Symptoms of constipationinclude hard and dry stool, which can make passing the stool more challenging and painful.
Often, the best way to avoid constipation is through prevention.
Toprevent constipation, consider trying the following:
Some medications can also cause constipation.
They may be able to adjust dosages or work with you on a treatment plan.
The tear can happen while straining to have a bowel movement or passing a hard stool.
Treatment may also include treating the reason for the fissure, such as constipation.
A healthcare provider can discuss the different types of stool, often using theBristol Stool Chartto help you understand.
Some medications help with diarrhea, constipation, and abdominal pain.
Depending on how the disease expresses itself, IBD may cause diarrhea and/or constipation.
A treatment goal of IBD is to get the underlying inflammation under control.
This helps prevent complications and some of the symptoms that occur with IBD.
Hemorrhoids
Hemorrhoidsare a common condition that can lead to pain while going to the bathroom.
However, some people with hemorrhoids have no pain.
Hemorrhoids occur when the veins in the rectum and/or the anus become swollen and painful.
They can bleed and cause discomfort, especially when having a bowel movement or when wiping.
Proctitis
Proctitisis inflammation in the lining of the rectum.
Treatment will vary depending on the cause.
STIs are one of the most common causes of proctitis.
However, anal STIs are often asymptomaticespecially gonorrhea and chlamydia infections.
This is why regular screening is essential.
To prevent STIs, consider using condoms, as they are effective against most STIs.
STIs in the anus are typically because of unprotected anal sex.
Symptoms may include anal pain, discharge, pain with bowel movements, and abdominal pain.
Gonorrhea, chlamydia, and syphilis are bacterial infections that respond to antibiotic treatment.
Herpes is a viral infection and can be managed with antiviral medications.
Cancer
Colonandrectal cancerusually begins with growths on the inner wall of the intestine calledpolyps.
Polyps can grow large and become cancerous.
They may also bleed, cause a blockage in the intestine, or grow into other organs.
Pain during a bowel movement can occur with colon or rectal cancer.
It may be more common in rectal cancer.
Some people may be concerned that burning while pooping is automatically colon cancer.
While it can be a symptom, cancer is not the most common reason.
Adults and children will have diarrhea or constipation every so often.
However, there are some signs that are a reason to see a healthcare provider.
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