What Brits should do if they get 'stabbing pain' that sometimes occurs in bum after doctor issued warning

With a doctor warning you about the danger of a 'stabbing pain' in the bum which can suddenly happen upon you, it's worth knowing what to do and what it could be a sign of.

Dr Karan Raj and Dr Karen Tang discussed a medical condition they called 'proctalgia fugax', though Dr Raj said you'd probably better know it as 'stabbing butthole pain' or 'lightning bum shooty bum pain'.

Basically, it's where you feel a sudden stabbing pain in your bum hole which feels like it can't be explained and may disappear as early as it arrived.

"Ow, it hurts. Maybe I should see a doctor." (Getty Stock Photo)

Dr Tang explained that it could be a sign of other health issues such as endometriosis or a spasming pelvic floor.

She said it was 'something that people should bring up with their doctor' as while suddenly feeling a bit of pain was common it could be an indicator of potentially more serious health issues.

Proctalgia fugax tends to be unexplained muscle spasms that cause pain - mainly just for a few seconds which arrives without warning or apparent cause.

The pain doesn't persist between spasms and it can be a long time between any occurrences.

As Dr Tang said, it could be the sign of something much more serious - like endometriosis in women, which is where tissue like the lining of the womb grows in other parts of the body.

Symptoms of this can vary, but proctalgia fugax is one of them and if you're concerned that you have it you should take a trip to see your GP.

The pain may come and go, but it could be a sign of something more. (Getty Stock Photo)

The NHS recommends that Brits who think they might have endometriosis should keep a record of the symptoms they've been experiencing.

There is no cure for endometriosis, only treatments for symptoms and the pain you can experience as a result of it.

Meanwhile, if you're having issues with your pelvic floor then once again the advice is to go and see a doctor.

It can affect you in all sorts of ways and the symptoms get worse over time so if you have a matter of concern it's best to go and talk to someone about it.

That's lots of health advice in general, if you're in a situation where you're worried about the pain and other symptoms you're experiencing it's usually a good idea to make a record of what you're feeling and go to the doctor.

There are plenty of people who ignored something treatable and suffered through it for ages when a visit to the doctor would have had them right as rain once again.