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A 24-year-old female asked:
Proctalgia fugax occurring during ovulation? is it endometriosis?
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Dr. Shaban Faruquianswered
Specializes in Gastroenterology
Ass. with mensturati: Spastic condition of ano-rectal area, more common in female usually associated with mensturation
Other predisposing condition include Sclerotherapy for hemorrhoids, Stress, anxiety, vaginal hysterectomy, constipation, and more..
Rx warm bath, sitz bath, treatment of underlying condition
NTG is effective. Botox in recurrent and resistant cases will help
D/D Levator ani syndrome ( lasts longer)
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Last updated Apr 16, 2018
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