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Tenesmus
Tenesmus is the sensation of needing to pass stools even though there is nothing in the rectum. This may happen when there is irritation or damage to the inside lining of the rectum.
How long it usually lasts:
Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)
How common is it?
Common
Body locations
Buttock, Lower abdomen
Colon polyps
Condition
Gonorrhea
Condition
Shigellosis
Condition
Large bowel obstruction
Condition
Constipation
Condition
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