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A member asked:
Can proctalgia fugax be the reason for painful bowel movements? pain is not severe and doesn't last long.
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Probably not: Proctalgia is a spasm of the muscles around the rectum. Generally it is like any muscle cramp (leg, foot) - spontaneous and without any precipitating reason. Pain with a bowel movement is more likely from anal irritation at the rectal orifice. Any more specifics requires a bit of detective work with a good history of when, what makes it better, worse, etc.
Answered 12/17/2013
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