What Causes Of Proctalgia Fugax And How To Ease The Pain

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      CMAJ: "Proctalgia fugax"
    
      Current Gastroenterology Reports: "Proctalgia Syndromes: Update in Diagnosis and Management"
    
      Mayo Clinic: "Hemorrhoids"
    
      Michigan Medicine: "magnesium sulfate (epsom salt)"

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      CMAJ: "Proctalgia fugax"
    
      Current Gastroenterology Reports: "Proctalgia Syndromes: Update in Diagnosis and Management"
    
      Mayo Clinic: "Hemorrhoids"
    
      Michigan Medicine: "magnesium sulfate (epsom salt)"