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Rectal pain

Brenda-H
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I had part of my rectum removed as a consequence of cancer followed by a stoma which was removed a year ago. I have internal pain in the area of the rectum which is not alleviated with paracetamol.

I recently had a colonoscopy which didn’t show any cancer and apart from a couple of small polyps all was well.

I have been prescribed cocodamol which seems to offer no benefit.

  • Hello Brenda H and thanks for posting here

    I am sorry to hear about the treatment you have undergone for rectal cancer and the pain you currently have.

    Unfortunately we cannot say for sure what is causing this pain or what else you can take to try and manage this. Do let your specialist nurse or doctor know so they can reassess you and recommend other pain relief or other things for you to try.

    I hope you are able to get this sorted and the discomfort starts to ease soon for you.

    Please get back to us if you need any more information or support.  You may find it helpful to talk things through with one of the nurses on our helpline.  The number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday.

    Take care

    Naomi

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