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Pudendal Neuralgia
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Overview
Pudendal neuralgia occurs when the pudendal nerve is injured or compressed. Symptoms include pain, burning, tingling, or numbness in the pelvic or buttock areas; symptoms worsen while an affected individual is in a sitting position. The cause of pudendal neuralgia is unknown. Treatment includes nerve block of the pudendal nerve or surgery to remove surrounding tissues that might be pressing on the nerve.[1][2]
References
- Chiarioni G, Asteria C, Whitehead WE. Chronic proctalgia and chronic pelvic pain syndromes: new etiologic insights and treatment options. World Journal of Gastroenterology. 2011. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22110274. Accessed December 14, 2012.
- Benson JT, Griffis K. Pudendal neuralgia, a severe pain syndrome. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2005. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15902174. Accessed December 14, 2012.
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