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Results 1 - 6 of 6 for Tenesmus
  1. Tenesmus 
    Tenesmus is the feeling that you need to pass stools, even though your bowels are already empty. ... Tenesmus most often occurs with inflammatory diseases of the bowels. These diseases may be caused by an ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003131.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Crohn disease 
    ... stools, even though your bowels are already empty (tenesmus). It may involve straining, pain, and cramping. Watery ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000249.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Ulcerative colitis 
    ... stools, even though your bowels are already empty (tenesmus). It may involve straining, pain, and cramping. Weight ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000250.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Amebiasis 
    ... bowel movement even when the rectum is empty ( tenesmus ) Unintentional weight loss Severe symptoms may include: Abdominal ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000298.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Colitis 
    ... stools Constant urge to have a bowel movement (tenesmus) Dehydration Diarrhea Fever
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001125.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Proctitis 
    ... bleeding Rectal discharge, pus Rectal pain or discomfort Tenesmus (pain with bowel movement)
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001139.htm - Medical Encyclopedia