Proctalgia fugax is anal pain with no specific cause. It occurs from intense muscle spasms in or around the canal of the anus. It can be severe enough to impact your day-to-day life. Anyone can ...

Jay N. Yepuri, MD, MS, FACG, is a board-certified gastroenterologist and member of the Digestive Health Associates of Texas Board of Directors and Executive Committee. Proctalgia fugax causes short ...

Proctalgia fugax refers to the sudden onset of severe pain in the rectal area, which can last from seconds to minutes. The pain is sporadic, can be without warning, and occurs due to muscle spasms in ...

Larissa Banitt is a registered nurse who combines her English and Nursing degrees in writing health content. She has worked on the floor on a medical-surgical unit and currently works providing care ...

“It feels like somebody shoved a sword up my backside.” “It’s like a horrible muscle cramp in my rectum.” “It’s all I can do to keep from screaming.” Last week we reviewed piriformis syndrome. This ...

Editor’s note: This article, originally published on Sept. 15, 2020, has been reposted to include website enhancements and updated information. Proctalgia fugax is characterized by fleeting episodes ...

Proctalgia fugax or functional recurrent anorectal pain is part of a spectrum of functional gastrointestinal disorders defined by the Rome III diagnostic criteria as episodes of sharp fleeting pain ...

Pain is part of life for many people. You might have headaches, stiff knees, or back pain. Those types of pain are often shared with others — we have no trouble talking about them. But what about if ...