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Swinging bowels and chronic pain

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  13 June 2014

Joseph P McKane ,
Alan M Hughes  and
Michael R Bond
Joseph P McKane
Affiliation:
Leverndale Hospital, Glasgow, Scotland
Alan M Hughes
Affiliation:
Royal Alexandra Hospital, Paisley, Scotland
Michael R Bond
Affiliation:
University Department of Psychological Medicine, Glasgow University, Glasgow, Scotland
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Abstract

14 patients are described sharing a remarkably similar presentation with chronic perineal and lower abdominal dysaethesias. The abnormal sensations of movements are described. Investigations revealed evidence of central nervous system damage, in particular multi-infarct disease.

Keywords

Chronic painAbnormal sensations of movementMulti-infarct disease
Type
Clinical and Brief Reports
Information
Irish Journal of Psychological Medicine , Volume 11 , Issue 2 , June 1994 , pp. 89 - 91
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1994

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