Natural Remedies for Proctalgia Fugax

Modified on Jun 18, 2022 | Earth Clinic Team

Proctalgia Fugax, which is anal pain that doesn't have a specific cause, can be helped with natural remedies and holistic treatments.

What is Proctalgia Fugax?

Proctalgia fugax is rectal pain that doesn’t have a specific cause. This intense anal pain is typically caused by deep muscle spasms near the anus.

According to one study, proctalgia fugax affects more women than men and typically occurs after puberty. 1

Symptoms of Proctalgia Fugax 

The symptoms of proctalgia fugax are:

  • Muscle spasms in or around either the rectum or the canal of the anus.
  • Pain that occurs suddenly and without any rhyme or reason.
  • Pain that can last from only a few seconds up to 30 minutes.

Natural Remedies for Proctalgia Fugax

Acupuncture, dietary changes, stretching specific to the tailbone region can often help ease the symptoms of proctalgia fugax. Making sure your hydration levels are optimal is important as well as chronic dehydration can exacerbate pain in this area.

Magnesium Oil

Additional natural remedies include magnesium oil, applied to the base of the spine and buttocks, and left on for at least 12 minutes. Topical application of magnesium to a targeted area can be more effective at alleviating pain and muscle cramps than taking magnesium supplements alone.

DMSO

DMSO is another effective pain-relieving remedy for proctalgia fugax. It should be pharmaceutical grade, which is easy to find online at Amazon.com. You can apply a diluted concentration of DMSO (60 DMSO to 40 distilled water) to clean skin JUST ABOVE the anal opening on the tailbone area. Putting DMSO on the anus directly might cause too much burning and will be just as effective if applied above it.

DMSO is also very potent when mixed with magnesium oil. People often add a drop or two of peppermint oil to DMSO and magnesium oil mix as peppermint oil is a great pain reliever on the back.

Continue reading below for more recommendations from Earth Clinic readers. Please let us know which holistic remedies or supplements helped you!

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List of Remedies for Proctalgia Fugax