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proctalgia fugax

Medical Definition

Recurrent episodes of pain localized to the anus or lower rectum which lasts seconds to minutes. there is no pain between episodes.

Wikipedia Summary

Proctalgia fugax, a variant of levator ani syndrome, is a severe, episodic pain in the regions of the rectum and anus. It can be caused by cramping of the levator ani muscle, particularly in the pubococcygeal part. .
Related Codes (1)
Code
Description
Billable
Details
K59.4Anal spasm

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