Dr. Mohammed Hatem AlsubaihWhat is tenesmus?
A persistent or repeated urge to pass stool despite little output or after emptying. It is not synonymous with hard stool.
Why does it need interpretation?
It can accompany inflammation, evacuation dysfunction or another cause, especially with mucus or blood. Describe the pattern rather than automatically increasing laxatives.
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