10 Piriformis Syndrome Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Symptom #9: Pain with Bowel Movements
In patients with piriformis syndrome, the compression of the surrounding nerves can result in debilitating pain that radiates to the lower back and leg.
However, it can also cause pain during bowel movements as the increased intraabdominal pressure during a bowel movement exerts more compression on the already irritated nerve. However, patients who present with this complaint are often misdiagnosed and prompted to see a gastroenterologist or gynecologist.
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