What is Levator Syndrome?

Levator or syndrome is a disorder in which one experiences pain in the rectum. The rectum is the last part of the intestine, where the feces collect before leaving the body through the opening known as the rectum. This syndrome is assumed that rectal pain is caused by convulsions in the pelvic floor muscles. Pain is constantly returning and usually takes hours or even days. Many people are too embarrassed to consult a health professional, although treatment is available to alleviate symptoms and the disorder is not harmful. The main symptom is the matt pain that occurs at the top of the rectum. Lining or sitting can worsen the pain while walking can relieve it. Painful episodes occur regularly and Levator's muscles or tendencier and unusually tight can be felt when examined.

It seems that the levator syndrome is not closely related to another condition known as Proctalgia Fugax, which causes toRatter episodes of pain in the rectum or the lower end of the rectum. The pain lasts only a few minutes or seconds, and it is assumed that it is caused by the convulsion of the anal sphincter, the rings of the muscles that control the anal opening. It is assumed that both conditions are associated with an irritating colon syndrome in which people experience pain in the abdomen together with constipation or diarrhea.

Diagnosis involves excluding other causes of tail bone or cocquet and anal pain or proctodynia. Normal conditions that can lead to similar symptoms around the rectum include swollen veins or hemorrhoids and tears of the skin or cracks. Symptoms of this syndrome are usually quite significant, but a thorough examination is performed to exclude other problems.

first involves calming the suffering that the condition is not harmful. Drug use and levator muscles can help relieve pain. Soaking the painful area in a hot bath can provide relief and in some cases what is called electrrogalvaNick of stimulation, can be beneficial where the probe is used to electrically stimulate muscles. Other treatments, such as biofeedback, where people learn to release Levator's muscles or, have proven to be useful for some. Further research needs to be carried out to determine which are the most effective treatment options.