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(Redirected from Tenesmus (disambiguation)) Not to be confused with trismus, commonly called lockjaw.

Tenesmus may refer to:

  • Rectal tenesmus – a clinical symptom, where there is a feeling of constantly needing to pass stools, despite an empty colon. When the word "tenesmus" is used by itself, this is usually what is meant.
  • Vesical tenesmus – a clinical symptom, where there is a feeling of constantly needing to urinate, despite an empty bladder.
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