Levator ani syndrome
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Levator ani syndrome is a condition characterized by burning pain or tenesmus of the rectal or perineal area,[1] caused by spasm of the levator ani muscle.[2][3][4] The genesis of the syndrome is unknown; however, inflammation of the arcus tendon is a possible cause of levator ani syndrome.[5]
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Levator ani syndrome | |
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Other names | Levator spasm, Puborectalis syndrome, Chronic proctalgia, Piriformis syndrome, Pelvic tension myalgia, Levator syndrome, and Proctodynia |
Left levator ani muscle seen from within | |
Specialty | Gastroenterology |
Symptoms | burning anorectal pain or tenesmus |
Causes | Painful spasm of the levator ani muscle |
Treatment | Walking, pelvic relaxation techniques, massage, warm baths, muscle relaxant medications |
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