A member asked:

What exactly is rectal tone i dnt understand how do u squeeze a doc finger during rectsl exam im so confused.i didnt do anythng but cry but tone was n?

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Rectal tone: is a test a physician may use to assess how strong or active anal sphincter is. Reasons to check this are to assess the function of your spinal cord or nervous system.

Answered 4/8/2015

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Rectal tone: just means that the anus can become tighter. Please don't cry - this will be ok.

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