title: Proctalgia fugax.
abstract: Proctalgia fugax is a fairly common but little-known cause of rectal pain. It is a benign condition that has no known etiology. Symptoms consist of episodic, sudden, sharp pain in the anorectal area, usually lasting several seconds to several minutes. Diagnosis is based on a history that fits the classic picture, coupled with a normal physical examination. Several treatments have been tried and found anecdotally to be effective, although reassurance is the most useful therapeutic option.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010146:Pain / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D012002:Rectal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology