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Suggest Treatment For Levator Ani Syndrome
I was diagnosed 3 years ago with Levator Ani Syndrome and its been the years from hell. Do you know of any miracle drug that can help with this, I have been trying Dicetel for 2 weeks in hopes to lessen the spasms with no results so far, I am on the estrogen patch will this help or worsen my symptons. thank you , Desperate Debbie
Wed, 21 Mar 2018
Hello,
The correct cause for levator ani syndrome not know. Estrogens may be no cause for concern. Levator ani syndrome occurs when a muscle near the anus - the levator ani muscle - spasms and causes pain. The cause of levator ani syndrome is not clear. Treatment involves managing the symptoms and trying to reduce the pain.
Some self-administered and home remedies can give relief for some people with levator ani syndrome. Treated with:
1. Physical therapy.
2. Electrogalvanic current stimulation.
3. Biofeedback.
4. Botox injection.
5. Sitz bath.
6. Nsaid drugs.
7. Sitting on a pillow etcetera.
Please consult your doctor he will examine and treat with an appropriate method which is suitable for you.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Parth Goswami
The correct cause for levator ani syndrome not know. Estrogens may be no cause for concern. Levator ani syndrome occurs when a muscle near the anus - the levator ani muscle - spasms and causes pain. The cause of levator ani syndrome is not clear. Treatment involves managing the symptoms and trying to reduce the pain.
Some self-administered and home remedies can give relief for some people with levator ani syndrome. Treated with:
1. Physical therapy.
2. Electrogalvanic current stimulation.
3. Biofeedback.
4. Botox injection.
5. Sitz bath.
6. Nsaid drugs.
7. Sitting on a pillow etcetera.
Please consult your doctor he will examine and treat with an appropriate method which is suitable for you.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Parth Goswami
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