In the last month or two I have had an increase of what feels like pelvic pressure. And pain in the urinary and pelvic area. I know that I am not supposed to strain but my J-Pouch does not seem to want to empty unless I encourage it. Today I went to the bathroom and realized that the left side of my anus is round and swollen and I am concerned this may be the beginning of a prolapse. I have had 11 surgeries in the last two years and I'm hoping this is just inflammation of some sort - perhaps at the cuff or area where the J-Pouch was connected to the anus. It is sore and hurts to put any pressure on it. Does this sound like prolapse? What else could it be?
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