The number of us Brits affected by the symptom isn’t exactly clear, given that it’s such an underreported symptom, with people experiencing this pain experiencing it many times per year or month.
Also, it’s reported more often in women than men – as if periods, pregnancy, PMDD, endometriosis, perimenopause and menopause weren’t enough!
“It can affect anyone, but due to gynaecological conditions that cause pain to occur in the rectum, and hormonal fluctuations which influence nerve sensitivity in the pelvis, not to mention pregnancy, it’s reported more often by women,” Dr Patel explains.
She adds that though lightning bum isn’t anything to worry about on its own, it could point to a deeper health problem. Therefore, when in doubt, check it out.
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