Anismus (Anorectal Dysfunction)
Dr. Weyrich's Naturopathic Proctology Notebook
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Overview
Anismus, also known as anorectal dysfunction, is a condition in which the external anal sphincter has excessive muscle tone. This can cause difficulty in defecation, functional constipation, and anorectal pain (proctalgia fugaux).Diagnosis
Digital rectal exam can be used to quickly assess anal sphincter tone, while referral for more sophisticated anorectal manometry can be used to evaluate anal sphincter muscle function, and can be used to evaluate a recommendation for biofeedback training.Referral for defecography (an x-ray study of the defecation process) may be needed to assess anorectal dysfunction.
ICD-9 Codes
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References
Unless specifically noted above, references used in the construction of this web page include the following:[FDM] Lecture notes from Functional Medicine University.
[SCNM] Lecture notes from Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine.
[UT] Lecture notes from the University of Tennessee graduate programs in Chemistry and Biochemistry.
[Shacket2009] www.hemorrhoid.net/constipatadult.php
[Tabers2001] Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary. Philadelphia: FA Davis Company (2001).
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