Pelvic floor physiotherapy for tenesmus-A case report

Abstract

Tenesmus is uncomfortable sensation of incomplete evacuation of the bowel movements and it may be a distressing symptom for sufferers who suffer from rectal fullness. Not like nociceptive ache, neuropathic pain or visceral ache, little is thought about the pathway for this ache. There are only a few studies analyzing the palliative care of this symptom. In this case report, we describe a patient who suffered from severe tenesmus. To address the patient’s tenesmus, pelvic floor physiotherapy was given. After 3 months of pelvic floor physiotherapy, the patient reported complete abolishment of her tenesmus symptoms. Pelvic floor physiotherapy may be an effective tool for the management of tenesmus. Future research studies should consider examining the signs and symptoms of tenesmus.