Question 1

whats tenesmus ?

Accepted Answer

Urge to poop: A constant urge to pass stool.

Question 2

how is rectal tenesmus treated?

Accepted Answer

By ruling out: The numerous causes of tenesmus, including diet, fluids, rectal masses or tumors or inflammation, infection. See your primary doctor and get a full physical and history and then they can go from there with additional testing or referrals.

Question 3

how is tenesmus diagnosed? what tests are done ?

Accepted Answer

Symptom: Tenesmus is a symptom, not a disease.  It refers to the feeling of constantly needing to pass stools, despite an empty colon.  There are no 'tests' for tenesmus.  If you say you have it, you have it.

Question 4

what is the definition or description of: tenesmus?

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Tenesmus: Tenesmus =  ineffectual or lengthy  straining to defecate or urinate.

Question 5

is rectal tenesmus curable?

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: It would depend on the cause. Diarrhea due to an infection often causes tenesmus but it resolves with the clearance of infection. Tenesmus in a patient with ulcerative proctitis could be controlled though not cured. You need to consult your doctor for a more personal answer.

Question 6

can anorexia cause tenesmus?

Accepted Answer

May be associated: Such pain and feeling of incomplete evacuation can accompany constipation and anxiety related states with anorexia. But it has an association with poor bowel habits that can be traced back to poor intake.
Rarely it can lead to secondary loss of appetite, more a function of a gut related problem.

Question 7

how does one get rid of tenesmus?

Accepted Answer

Depends on cause: Tenesmus mean straining at bm's, often with no results, and can come from many different causes. Mostly things that inflame the anal canal and rectum causing irritation are the problem, and the cause needs to be identified to fix it, so get a good anorectal exam. If you have a diagnosis already, your doctor should have suggested a treatment.

Question 8

can anxiety and stress cause tenesmus?

Accepted Answer

Anxiety: can lead to urinary  frequency  or ^'ed number of bowel movements. with the need to repeatedly use the bathroom.

Question 9

how does one get rid of tenesmus feeling?

Accepted Answer

Follow a regimen: Adequate fiber diet, soft stools, kegel exercises. If this does not help, a short course of dilute anal Nitroglycerin ointment  (0.2%)  2-3 times daily is often helpful.

Question 10

is it called tenesmus if you feel the urge to go but cant, when your bowels are actually not empty? or is there another term for that?

Accepted Answer

: Tenesmus is the feeling that you need to pass stools, even though your bowels are already empty. It may involve straining, pain, and cramping.

ref: https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003131.htm#

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