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Levator ani syndrome
A condition causing random, painful episodes in the rectum and anus.
Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this
39 year experience in Internal Medicine
How common it is:
Preteen 6-13 | Very common | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Very common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common |
Symptoms
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I think I have levator ani syndrome?
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I am a cyclist and have been dignosed with levator ani syndrome. Is there a way to cycle without agravating the symtoms?
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What do you know re levator ani syndrome?
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What do you do about levator ani syndrome?
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I may have levator ani syndrome. What are the tests that need to be done?
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How are proctalgia fugax and levator ani syndrome different?
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Can you tell me things to keep in mind about levator ani syndrome?
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A 36-year old asked:
What's the difference between proctalgia fugax and levator ani syndrome?
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What kind of doctor should I see for levator ani syndrome / proctalgia fugax?
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Can you tell me what kind of doctor to see for levator ani syndrome / proctalgia fugax?
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Which type of doctor should I see for levator ani syndrome/pelvic floor spasm?
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What kind of doctor should you see for levator ani syndrome/pelvic floor spasm?
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A 40-year old asked:
Levator ani spasms in women common?
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A 34-year old male asked:
Can pain from the levator scapula also cause arm pain ?
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A 31-year old male asked:
wake up at night with spasmic pain in the anus @ night every few monthsLasting few mins, earlier relief when bending. M,31,healthy,Levator syndr?!
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A 34-year old male asked:
Can trigger points in levator scapulae cause burning pain between shoulder blades and lower neck ?
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A 38-year old female asked:
I have incredible muscle pain in trapezus muscle and levator scapulae muscle. I would like to get massage but need to know what kind??
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A 25-year old male asked:
If i shrug my traps up to my neck the bones in my levator scapulae/traps crack? Could this be my neck, upper ribs, clavicle, or anything else? Tmj
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A 47-year old female asked about a female:
What treatment would be advised for winged scapula caused by damaged long thoracic nerve and/or levator scapulae muscle? There is no pain, why? Can I do anything at home to help her?
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A 21-year old female asked:
Went to doctors she said my rhomboid muscle strain levator scapulae, trapezius can this cause chest tightness?
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A 44-year old male asked:
What does it mean if you have an ANI Score of -5.762?
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A 22-year old female asked:
How likely are Drs to use ANI calculators to diagnose alcoholic liver disease?
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How accurate are ANI calculators? My score was -4.146 1.5% before my MELD hit 24 (currently at 30 today) Dr says drinking is the only thing that caused liver disease. I disagree because I've never been a heavy drinker. What are your thoughts?
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How do people get reye's syndrome?
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Can you tell me about noonans syndrome?
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How do a disorder and a syndrome differ?
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How to get tested for klienfelters syndrome?
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I want to know more about sheehan's syndrome?
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Can someone with Jacobsen syndrome have children?
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What the age range is for risk of reye's syndrome?
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