Tenesmus leads to ineffective straining and is a feature of the IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME, HAEMORRHOIDS, ULCERATIVE COLITIS, DYSENTERY, POLYPS in the RECTUM, PROLAPSE of the rectum and sometimes cancer of the rectum. What is tenesmus? Tenesmus is the sensation of incomplete emptying of the bowel. You may feel like you need to pass stool again soon after a bowel movement, or have an ongoing urge to open your bowels even when there’s little or no stool to pass. Tenesmus is a constant urge to defecate. It is an uncomfortable feeling that a person experiences, even when the bowel is empty. Tenesmus is a medical term that describes the sensation of needing to pass stools, even when the bowels are empty. This condition can be both distressing and debilitating, affecting one's quality of life. Understanding the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options for tenesmus is essential for those suffering from this condition.
