Levator ani syndrome is a condition marked by burning pain or a persistent sensation of needing to defecate in the rectal or perineal area, caused by spasm of the levator ani muscle. Its underlying cause is unknown, though inflammation of the arcus tendon has been proposed as a possible mechanism.
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ICD-10 ChapterXI: Diseases of the Digestive System 1 Communicable or Non-communicable Transmission Route Sources
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Levator ani syndrome is a condition characterized by burning pain or tenesmus of the rectal or perineal area, caused by spasm of the levator ani muscle.
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