gastrointestinal disorders
Levator Syndrome
Treatment of Levator Syndrome
Analgesics, sitz baths Sometimes electrogalvanic stimulation Treatment of levator syndrome consists of explanations to the patient of the benign nature of the condition. An acute episode may be relieved by the passage of gas or a bowel movement, by a sitz bath, or by a mild analgesic. When the symptoms are more intense, physical therapy may be effective. Skeletal muscle relaxants or anal sphincter massage under local or regional anesthesia can be tried, but the benefit is unclear. 