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Anal pain

MedGen UID:
66776
Concept ID:
C0238637
Sign or Symptom
Synonyms: Anal Pain; Anorectal pain; Proctalgia; Rectal pain
SNOMED CT: Anal pain (68653001)
 
HPO: HP:0500005

Definition

Pain in and around the anus or rectum (perianal region). [from HPO]

Term Hierarchy

CClinical test,  RResearch test,  OOMIM,  GGeneReviews,  VClinVar  
  • CROGVAnal pain

Conditions with this feature

Paroxysmal extreme pain disorder
MedGen UID:
331565
Concept ID:
C1833661
Disease or Syndrome
SCN9A neuropathic pain syndromes (SCN9A-NPS) comprise SCN9A erythromelalgia (EM), SCN9A paroxysmal extreme pain disorder (PEPD), and SCN9A small fiber neuropathy (SFN). SCN9A-EM is characterized by recurrent episodes of bilateral intense, burning pain, and redness, warmth, and occasionally swelling. While the feet are more commonly affected than the hands, in severely affected individuals the legs, arms, face, and/or ears may be involved. SCN9A-PEPD is characterized by neonatal or infantile onset of autonomic manifestations that can include skin flushing, harlequin (patchy or asymmetric) color change, tonic non-epileptic attacks (stiffening), and syncope with bradycardia. Later manifestations are episodes of excruciating deep burning rectal, ocular, or submandibular pain accompanied by flushing (erythematous skin changes). SCN9A-SFN is characterized by adult-onset neuropathic pain in a stocking and glove distribution, often with a burning quality; autonomic manifestations such as dry eyes, mouth, orthostatic dizziness, palpitations, bowel or bladder disturbances; and preservation of large nerve fiber functions (normal strength, tendon reflexes, and vibration sense).

Professional guidelines

PubMed

Knowles CH, Cohen RC
Cleve Clin J Med 2022 Jun 1;89(6):336-343. doi: 10.3949/ccjm.89a.21102. PMID: 35649568
Godeberge P, Sheikh P, Lohsiriwat V, Jalife A, Shelygin Y
J Comp Eff Res 2021 Jul;10(10):801-813. Epub 2021 Apr 30 doi: 10.2217/cer-2021-0038. PMID: 33928786
Carrington EV, Popa SL, Chiarioni G
Curr Gastroenterol Rep 2020 Jun 9;22(7):35. doi: 10.1007/s11894-020-00768-0. PMID: 32519087

Recent clinical studies

Etiology

Shen J, Zhou X, Zhao J, Wang H, Ye T, Chen W, Wang X, Gong L, Cai Y
Int J Colorectal Dis 2023 Apr 19;38(1):104. doi: 10.1007/s00384-023-04403-y. PMID: 37074488Free PMC Article
Zhao S, Zhang L, Gao F, Wu M, Zheng J, Bai L, Li F, Liu B, Pan Z, Liu J, Du K, Zhou X, Li C, Zhang A, Pu Z, Li Y, Feng B, Tong W
JAMA Surg 2021 Dec 1;156(12):1151-1158. doi: 10.1001/jamasurg.2021.4568. PMID: 34613330Free PMC Article
Grabski B, Kasparek K
J Sex Med 2020 Apr;17(4):716-730. Epub 2020 Feb 28 doi: 10.1016/j.jsxm.2020.01.020. PMID: 32122772
Nelson RL
BMJ Clin Evid 2014 Nov 12;2014 PMID: 25391392Free PMC Article
Nelson R
BMJ Clin Evid 2010 Mar 24;2010 PMID: 21718564Free PMC Article

Diagnosis

Knowles CH, Cohen RC
Cleve Clin J Med 2022 Jun 1;89(6):336-343. doi: 10.3949/ccjm.89a.21102. PMID: 35649568
Carrington EV, Popa SL, Chiarioni G
Curr Gastroenterol Rep 2020 Jun 9;22(7):35. doi: 10.1007/s11894-020-00768-0. PMID: 32519087
Zagriadskiĭ EA, Bogomazov AM, Golovko EB
Adv Ther 2018 Nov;35(11):1979-1992. Epub 2018 Oct 1 doi: 10.1007/s12325-018-0794-x. PMID: 30276625Free PMC Article
Lohsiriwat V
World J Gastroenterol 2016 Jul 14;22(26):5867-78. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v22.i26.5867. PMID: 27468181Free PMC Article
Shawki S, Costedio M
Gastroenterol Clin North Am 2013 Dec;42(4):729-58. Epub 2013 Nov 7 doi: 10.1016/j.gtc.2013.09.007. PMID: 24280397

Therapy

Zhao S, Zhang L, Gao F, Wu M, Zheng J, Bai L, Li F, Liu B, Pan Z, Liu J, Du K, Zhou X, Li C, Zhang A, Pu Z, Li Y, Feng B, Tong W
JAMA Surg 2021 Dec 1;156(12):1151-1158. doi: 10.1001/jamasurg.2021.4568. PMID: 34613330Free PMC Article
Carrington EV, Popa SL, Chiarioni G
Curr Gastroenterol Rep 2020 Jun 9;22(7):35. doi: 10.1007/s11894-020-00768-0. PMID: 32519087
Zagriadskiĭ EA, Bogomazov AM, Golovko EB
Adv Ther 2018 Nov;35(11):1979-1992. Epub 2018 Oct 1 doi: 10.1007/s12325-018-0794-x. PMID: 30276625Free PMC Article
Shawki S, Costedio M
Gastroenterol Clin North Am 2013 Dec;42(4):729-58. Epub 2013 Nov 7 doi: 10.1016/j.gtc.2013.09.007. PMID: 24280397
Nelson R
BMJ Clin Evid 2010 Mar 24;2010 PMID: 21718564Free PMC Article

Prognosis

Grabski B, Kasparek K
J Sex Med 2020 Apr;17(4):716-730. Epub 2020 Feb 28 doi: 10.1016/j.jsxm.2020.01.020. PMID: 32122772
Slesser AA, Bhangu A, Bower M, Goldin R, Tekkis PP
Surg Oncol 2013 Dec;22(4):230-7. Epub 2013 Aug 26 doi: 10.1016/j.suronc.2013.08.002. PMID: 24050823
Mastoraki A, Psarras D, Mastoraki S, Vassiliu P, Danias N, Smyrniotis V, Arkadopoulos N
J Gastrointest Cancer 2013 Sep;44(3):260-3. doi: 10.1007/s12029-013-9506-6. PMID: 23712252
Dudding TC
Colorectal Dis 2011 Mar;13 Suppl 2:23-8. doi: 10.1111/j.1463-1318.2010.02522.x. PMID: 21284799
Kuehn HG, Gebbensleben O, Hilger Y, Rohde H
Int J Med Sci 2009;6(2):77-84. Epub 2009 Mar 6 doi: 10.7150/ijms.6.77. PMID: 19277253Free PMC Article

Clinical prediction guides

Shen J, Zhou X, Zhao J, Wang H, Ye T, Chen W, Wang X, Gong L, Cai Y
Int J Colorectal Dis 2023 Apr 19;38(1):104. doi: 10.1007/s00384-023-04403-y. PMID: 37074488Free PMC Article
Grabski B, Kasparek K
J Sex Med 2020 Apr;17(4):716-730. Epub 2020 Feb 28 doi: 10.1016/j.jsxm.2020.01.020. PMID: 32122772
Zagriadskiĭ EA, Bogomazov AM, Golovko EB
Adv Ther 2018 Nov;35(11):1979-1992. Epub 2018 Oct 1 doi: 10.1007/s12325-018-0794-x. PMID: 30276625Free PMC Article
Bondi J, Avdagic J, Karlbom U, Hallböök O, Kalman D, Šaltytė Benth J, Naimy N, Øresland T
Br J Surg 2017 Aug;104(9):1160-1166. Epub 2017 May 10 doi: 10.1002/bjs.10549. PMID: 28489253
Nelson R
BMJ Clin Evid 2010 Mar 24;2010 PMID: 21718564Free PMC Article

Recent systematic reviews

Zhang H, Lin M, Nan Z, Zhang Y, Liu S, Li A, Li G
Int J Colorectal Dis 2023 Sep 14;38(1):228. doi: 10.1007/s00384-023-04519-1. PMID: 37707561
Nelson RL
BMJ Clin Evid 2014 Nov 12;2014 PMID: 25391392Free PMC Article
Slesser AA, Bhangu A, Bower M, Goldin R, Tekkis PP
Surg Oncol 2013 Dec;22(4):230-7. Epub 2013 Aug 26 doi: 10.1016/j.suronc.2013.08.002. PMID: 24050823
Nelson R
BMJ Clin Evid 2010 Mar 24;2010 PMID: 21718564Free PMC Article
Steele SR, Madoff RD
Aliment Pharmacol Ther 2006 Jul 15;24(2):247-57. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2036.2006.02990.x. PMID: 16842451

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