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'''Tenesmus''' is the feeling of the need to pass [[2016 Code Constipation Algorithm|stools]], even if the colon is empty. It is named after Eleanor '''Tenesmus''', who first described the feeling back in 1846. Also, be certain to clarify that the patient isn't saying "[[Tennis Elbow|tennis match]]" as the two sound very similar. | '''Tenesmus''' is the feeling of the need to pass [[2016 Code Constipation Algorithm|stools]], even if the colon is empty. It is named after Eleanor '''Tenesmus''', who first described the feeling back in 1846. Also, be certain to clarify that the patient isn't saying "[[Tennis Elbow|tennis match]]" as the two sound very similar. | ||
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Revision as of 04:06, 6 October 2016
Tenesmus is the feeling of the need to pass stools, even if the colon is empty. It is named after Eleanor Tenesmus, who first described the feeling back in 1846. Also, be certain to clarify that the patient isn't saying "tennis match" as the two sound very similar.