Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Options for Pudendal Neuralgia at The Institute for Advanced Reconstruction
Pudendal neuralgia is a term meaning intense pain in the area in and around the pudendal nerve, which is located in the pelvic region. This intense pain is caused by the entrapment, compression, or dysfunction of the pudendal nerve.
Pudendal neuralgia (also known as pudendal nerve entrapment (PNE), cyclist’s syndrome, pudendal canal syndrome, or Alcock’s syndrome) is an uncommon condition which lasts for longer than 3 months and is often aggravated by the act of sitting down.
The primary symptoms of pudendal neuralgia include: burning, numbness, increased sensitivity, stabbing or aching pain, and abnormal temperature sensations. There are a variety of secondary symptoms which may indicate pudendal neuralgia as well. These secondary symptoms include:
The potential risk factors and causes of pudendal neuralgia are fairly general. Luckily at the Institute for Advanced Reconstruction, we are as familiar with pudendal neuralgia as we are with the illnesses closely related to it.
Women and men are both capable of getting pudendal neuralgia, although around ⅔ of cases are women. Additionally, there are certain factors which are often the cause of pudendal neuralgia. These potential causes include:
Some tests can be used to help diagnose pudendal neuropathy; however, a large part of diagnosis also relies on a methodical study of the symptoms and personal medical history.
You will be asked your history, such as if you were exercising intensely, sitting long hours, or if you had been in an accident, vaginal delivery, or pelvic surgery. You will also be asked to pinpoint your pain, to determine if it is in the area innervated by the pudendal nerve.
In addition to a physical exam, testing may be used, such as electromyography to measure the electrical activity of muscle tissue surrounding the pudendal nerve and magnetic resonance neurography (MRN) to image the relevant nerves.
Image-guided pudendal nerve block, an injection with a local anesthetic performed by our experts, is the most important diagnostic test to determine if the condition is present. The final diagnosis of pudendal neuralgia is based on a person having several or all of these criteria:
Surgery is the final option that we explore for pudendal neuralgia, as success is usually achievable through other methods. These methods include:
Should other courses of action fail, The Institute for Advanced Reconstruction offers a specialized procedure called; pudendal nerve decompression surgery.
Pudendal Nerve Decompression Surgery is a procedure that is often highly effective, typically resulting in patients leaving symptom-free or with their symptoms significantly reduced.
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