Drinking chamomile tea is known to have a soothing effect but when desperation calls (as is our reader with the very painful rectum), drastic measures are needed. So, rather than settle for a simple cup of chamomile tea, why not fill a bathtub with the good stuff and have a soak? Or try a chamomile tea enema to make sure it reaches the parts where it is needed most. The rectal rawness could also be exacerbated by food allergies so it may be worthwhile going for an allergy/intolerance test.