Pain Between Scrotum and Anus

About the Symptom

A large solid or soft mass located on your back. This can originate on the external (skin, muscles, or bone) surface of the back but may also come from inside the body.

When to See a Doctor

Seek professional care if you experience any of the following symptoms

• Low back pain
• Fever
• Sensation of incomplete voiding
• Gross hematuria

Possible Causes

Generally, Pain between scrotum and anus can be related to:

• Hidradenitis Suppurativa

  Hidradenitis suppurativa is a chronic skin condition characterized by painful nodules and abscesses in the skin's folds.

• Cystitis

  A type of urinary tract infection that involves only bacterial infection of the bladder.

Related Serious Diseases

Sometimes, Pain between scrotum and anus may be related to these serious diseases:

• Fournier's Gangrene

  A potentially life-threatening infection of the genital area that spreads quickly and can destroy cells of muscles, nerves, and blood vessels. Harmful microorganisms often enter through a break in the skin. It is most common in older men but can affect anyone. Risk factors include diabetes, weak immune system, alcohol abuse, obesity, etc.

• Acute Prostatitis

Doctor's Diagnostic Questions

Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this symptom:

• Do you have pain between the scrotum and anus?
• How long have you had pain between the scrotum and anus?
• On a scale of 1-10, how severe was the pain between your scrotum and anus?
• How has the pain between the scrotum and anus changed since it started?

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