Medically reviewed by Sonal Kumar, MD Key Takeaways Levator ani syndrome causes rectal or vaginal pain due to muscle spasms in the pelvic floor.  You can relieve levator ani syndrome pain with sitz ...

SPASM and fibrosis of the anal sphincter associated with a long history of marked constipation, tenesmus, mild intermittent abdominal cramps and an almost daily intake of cathartics is a rather ...

Although muscle spasms are usually short lived and aren’t serious, they can be painful. Stretching can be particularly helpful at relieving a muscle spasm. Other home treatments like massage, using ...

A muscle spasm — also known as a charley horse, muscle cramp or twitch — is a sudden, involuntary movement in one or more muscles. Common causes include stress, exercise, or dehydration, but nerve ...

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD Key Takeaways Constipation and diarrhea can cause rectal pressure that may be relieved with OTC medicines or dietary changes.  Adding fiber to your diet can ...

Feeling a muscle spasm in your abdomen can be a mildly annoying experience — or a downright painful one. In many cases, abdominal muscle spasms can be prevented by making changes in your eating and ...

We've all been there before. Running along the basketball court or swimming across the pool, when, all of a sudden, we experience a sharp pain in our foot or leg. Muscle cramps are common, affect ...

Diaphragm spasms feel like twitches in the area between the chest and the abdomen. They can occur with or without pain. Possible causes include an injury, nerve irritation, or a rare condition known ...

You’re relaxing on the sofa when suddenly your eyelid starts twitching. Or perhaps it’s a muscle in your arm, your leg, or your foot that begins to spasm – sometimes for a few seconds, sometimes for ...