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Proctalgia fugax

W G Thompson

    Digestive Diseases and Sciences
    |December 1, 1981
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Proctalgia fugax causes sudden, severe rectal pain. While its cause is unknown and it is incurable, this common condition in healthy adults is harmless and lessens with age.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gastroenterology
    • Pain Medicine

    Background:

    • Proctalgia fugax is characterized by sudden, severe rectal pain episodes.
    • Affects approximately 14% of healthy adults.
    • Potential association with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is suggested.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To summarize the current understanding of proctalgia fugax.
    • To highlight the unknown pathogenesis and lack of effective treatments.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review and synthesis of existing data on proctalgia fugax.

    Main Results:

    • Proctalgia fugax episodes are brief, lasting seconds to minutes.
    • No proven prophylactic treatments exist, and the condition is incurable.
  • Pain episodes tend to decrease in frequency with advancing age.

    • Conclusions:

    • Proctalgia fugax is a benign, albeit distressing, condition.
    • Current management focuses on reassurance due to the transient nature and self-limiting course.
    • Further research into pathogenesis may reveal future therapeutic targets.