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Tenesmus


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Alternate Names : Difficulty Passing Stool, Pain - Passing Stool, Painful Stools

Definition

Tenesmus is the constant feeling of the need to empty the bowel, accompanied by pain, cramping, and involuntary straining efforts.

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Overview & Considerations

Tenesmus is generally associated with inflammatory diseases of the bowel of both infectious and noninfectious origin. It is characterized by a sensation of needing to pass stool, accompanied by pain, cramping, and straining. Despite straining, little stool is passed.

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Review Date : 1/21/2002
Reviewed By : Jenifer K. Lehrer, M.D., Department of Gastroenterology, Graduate Hospital, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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