Tag Archives: Tenesmus

What are the symptoms and manifestations of bacterial dysentery?

Bacterial dysentery is an acute invasive infection of the colon caused by Shigella, enteroinvasive or enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli, Campylobacter, Salmonella enterica serovar Typhi or Paratyphi, and occasionally Yersinia. The hallmark is frequent, small-volume stools containing blood, mucus, or pus, accompanied by systemic toxicity. Rapid recognition guides stool testing, appropriate antibiotics, and prevention of secondary spread. Core intestinal features• Tenesmus: painful, ineffectual straining with a constant urge to defecate; patients may visit the toilet dozens of times daily.• Frequent scant stools: 8–20 passages per 24 h, each <100 g, often consisting only of blood-streaked mucus.• Gross blood and pus: bright-red blood... Learn more

What are the symptoms and manifestations of proctitis?

Proctitis is inflammation limited to the distal 12–15 cm of the rectum. It may be acute or chronic, infectious, inflammatory, ischemic, or radiation-induced. Because the rectum stores stool just before defecation, even limited mucosal irritation produces prominent local symptoms that patients notice immediately. Core rectal symptoms Tenesmus: a persistent, often painful urge to defecate despite an empty rectum; may interrupt sleep. Urgency: sudden, compelling need to reach a toilet; accidents occur if access is delayed. Frequent, small-volume stools: 5–10 passages daily, each <50 g, sometimes only mucus or blood. Rectal bleeding: bright red streaks on toilet paper, coating stool, or... Learn more