Vaginismus is a rare condition characterized by spasms and contractions of the vagina during intercourse (it can also happen when you try inserting a tampon or getting a pap test at the gynecologist’s office). It’s thought to be a psychological condition stemming from things like a fear of...
Some patients with irritable bowel conditions may also present with significant intestinal spasms, abdominal pain, and constipation or diarrhea. For patients with recurrent muscle spasms where the cause is not easily diagnosed by history and physical examination, testing may be necessary to give ...
Some studies have found that people with IBS have nerves in the colon that are more sensitive than those without the condition. These extra-sensitive nerves may cause pain, intestinal spasms and an irregular pattern of bowel movements. But the verdict is still out, and many more factors may p...
The tear often exposes the muscle around the anus, called the anal sphincter. The damage can cause that muscle to spasm, which can pull apart the edges of the fissure even more. The spasms cancause painand slow down healing.Bowel movementscan also keep the fissures from getting better. An ...
No one knows what causes IBS. Some studies suggest that the nerves of the colon may be much more sensitive than usual in people with IBS. The normal movement of food and gas through the colon causes pain, intestinal spasms, and an irregular pattern of bowel movements. ...
Colon spasms, also known as colonic muscle contractions or intestinal cramps, typically last for a few minutes to several hours. The duration of a colon spasm can vary depending on various factors, such as the cause of the spasm, the severity of the spasm, and the individual's overall healt...
Muscle spasms can also develop from electrolyte (mineral) imbalances, or an inadequate blood supply due to vascular disease. Organically induced spasms of the smooth muscles may involve intestinal walls (colic), the bile duct (biliary attack), or the passing of a kidney stone (ureter). A muscl...
The goal of medical treatment is to stop the abnormal inflammation so intestinal tissue has a chance to heal. As it does, diarrhea and abdominal pain should ease. Once the symptoms are under control, treatment will focus on reducing flare-ups and keeping your symptoms at bay for as long as...
Peppermint: Peppermint has been demonstrated to have effects on the function of the gastrointestinal tract; it is among the most potent inhibitors of intestinal muscles. It is effective in another functional disease, irritable bowel syndrome, but there is minimal evidence that it is effective in dys...
Ultrasounds and CT scans of the abdomen and pelvis can also diagnose intestinal problems or other conditions of the abdomen and pelvis. Amagnetic resonance imaging (MRI)scan is often used to look at the soft tissue around the hip joint. An MRI uses a magnetic field and radio waves to creat...