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Proctalgia Fugax
Medical Questions » Proctalgia Fugax
| Name: Proctalgia Fugax |
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| Pain in and around the anus. |
Causes of Proctalgia Fugax
Spasm of the muscle that controls the opening and closing of the anus (the sphincter). Normally this is in constant contraction to prevent the passage of faeces and gas, but if it contracts excessively into a cramp, pain is felt. |
Symptoms of Proctalgia Fugax
Severe, brief, very sharp pain that is felt in the anus for a few seconds or minutes several times a day. Patients describe the sensation as having a thin knife pushed into the anal canal and twisted. |
Tests for Proctalgia Fugax
None diagnostic. |
Treatment for Proctalgia Fugax
Difficult, and involves using ice packs, ice suppositories (large tablets inserted into the anus) and anal injections. Strangely, inhaling salbutamol (Ventolin normally used for asthma) will sometimes ease the pain.
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Complications of Proctalgia Fugax of its treatment
None serious. |
Likely Outcome of Proctalgia Fugax
May persist for months or years, but eventually settles. |
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