What is another word for proctalgia fugax?
Pronunciation: [pɹɒktˈald͡ʒə fjˈuːɡaks] (IPA) 
Proctalgia fugax (PF) is a medical term used to describe a self-limited, painful condition which occurs in the anal canal and rectum. It is characterized by sudden, severe, and intense rectal pain that comes without warning and generally lasts from a few seconds to minutes. Also known as levator ani syndrome, anal cramps, and idiopathic rectal pain, PF is a relatively rare but uncomfortable condition that affects people of all ages.
Some additional synonyms for proctalgia fugax include levator ani spasm, levator ani twitch, and anal sphincter spasm. Despite the different names used to refer to this condition, the symptoms remain the same. The pain is often intense, sudden, and sharp in nature and may occur either at rest or during bowel movements. Treatments for proctalgia fugax vary and may range from simple hot compresses to pain medications and muscle relaxants.
