Most abdominal pain is linked to common problems such as emotional distress, overeating, or the flu. However, it can also point to more serious illness. The type and location of the pain often gives a clue to its cause.

Rectal pain may be accompanied by intense itching, fever, and rectal bleeding with bowel movements. Obesity, pregnancy, chronic diarrhea or constipation, and some infections may contribute to the problem.