Rapid proctalgia is the involuntary contraction of the anus musculature, of a benign nature, which can last for a few minutes and be quite painful. This pain usually occurs at night, is more common in women between the ages of 40 and 50 and has no definite cause, but it can happen due to stress, anxiety or tension, for example.
The diagnosis of fleeting proctalgia is based on clinical criteria to exclude other causes of pain in the anus and indicate the need for treatment, which can be done through psychotherapy and physiotherapy to teach the person to relax and contract the anal muscles, symptoms.
Main symptoms
The most characteristic symptom of fleeting proctalgia is pain in the anus that lasts from seconds to minutes and can be very intense, being similar to a cramp. Pain crises are not very common, but some people may experience painful crises two to three times a month, for example. Learn more about the causes of anal pain.
The onset of symptoms of fugitive proctalgia usually occurs in the 40s and 50s, and although it is a benign condition, some more serious diseases may present proctalgia as a symptom, such as bowel cancer and anal cancer. Here's how to identify anal cancer.
How to diagnose
The diagnosis of fleeting proctalgia is made by the physician based on the symptoms described by the person and in some clinical criteria that exclude other diseases that can cause pain in the anus, such as hemorrhoids, abscesses and anal fissures. Thus, the diagnosis is made taking into account the following criteria:
- Frequency when pain in the anus or rectum occurs;
- Duration and intensity of pain;
- No pain in the anus between episodes of pain.
From the evaluation of the signs and symptoms of fleeting proctalgia the doctor can confirm the diagnosis and indicate the best treatment option.
How is the treatment done?
The treatment of fleeting proctalgia is established by the physician according to the intensity, duration and frequency of contractions of the anus, and no treatment of any kind is indicated for those whose proctalgia is infrequent.
The fugitive proctalgia has no cure and therefore the treatment recommended by the coloproctologist aims to relieve the pain. Thus, biofeedback exercises can be recommended, which is a physiotherapeutic technique in which exercises are performed that teach the person to contract and relax the anal musculature.
In addition, it is important to regularize the gastrointestinal tract, through a balanced diet and exercise, and in some cases to perform psychotherapy to relieve anxiety and tension, as fleeting proctalgia can also be caused by emotional changes and psychological.
