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What is the common name for Proctalgia Fugax?

What is the common name for Proctalgia Fugax?-example-1

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Proctalgia fugax, or levator spasm syndrome: more common in men than women. Symptoms: searing pain near coccyx or rectum that is brief but intense; usually resolves on its own; awakes patient from sleep but may occur anytime.
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