Epistemis

Rectal tenesmus

Specialty: Gastrointestinal.

  • tenesmus
  • feeling of incomplete evacuation

Why it occurs

  • Proctitis
  • Inflammatory bowel disease
  • Rectal neoplasia
  • Irritable bowel syndrome

Initial workup

Dectal examination; colonoscopy if alarm or >50 years.

red flags

Tenesmus with rectal bleeding and weight loss.

Standard management

  • Treat the cause — mesalazine, etc.

Educational guidance for study. It is NOT a prescription recommendation. The actual choice depends on the cause, the patient, and current guidelines.

PreviousRumination syndrome
Area
Gastrointestinal
Listed causes
4
Treatment options
1
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