For Tenesmus we have terms and definitions in 3 topics. The topics are Health, Microbiology and Naturopathic.

Straining to have a bowel movement.
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Painful, unsuccessful straining in an attempt to empty the bowels.
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The painful expelling cramps of the tubular smooth muscles and ducts. Normal peristalsis of various types produce no pain or sensation (except for the dreaded borborygmies); only the energetic expulsion contraction can induce referred pain. Examples: Nausea, gas pain, uterine cramps, gall bladder pain.
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