A feeling of incomplete emptying of the bowel in which an urge to pass faeces accompanies ineffective straining. It may be a symptom of inflammation or of a tumour (see colon, cancer of).
tennis elbow Pain and tenderness on the outside of the elbow and in the back of the forearm. Commonly called epicondylitis, it is caused by inflammation of the tendon that attaches the muscles that straighten the fingers and wrist to the humerus. Treatment consists of resting the arm, applying ice-packs, and taking analgesic drugs or nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Ultrasound treatment, injection of a corticosteroid drug, or surgery are sometimes needed. tenosynovitis Inflammation of the lining of the sheath that surrounds a tendon. The usual cause is excessive friction caused by repetitive movements; bacterial infection is a rare cause. The hands and wrists are most often affected. Symptoms include pain, tenderness, and swelling over the tendon. Treatment is with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) or a local injection of a corticosteroid drug. However, if infection is the cause, antibiotic drugs are prescribed. A splint to immobilize the joint, or surgery, may also be needed. tenovaginitis Inflammation or thickening of the fibrous wall of the sheath that surrounds a tendon.... tenesmus
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