Introduction Chronic pelvic pain can originate from various etiologies such as chronic prostatitis, pelvic inflammatory disease, endometriosis, vulvodynia, interstitial cystitis, and surgery in the pelvis. In this chapter, we focus…
Introduction Pudendal neuralgia was first described in 1987 by Amarenco et al. Also known as Alcock’s canal syndrome, cyclist syndrome, or pudendal nerve entrapment syndrome, it affects both men and women…
Introduction Coccydynia is defined as pain located at the coccyx in the area commonly known as the tailbone. The pain can also extend to the lower sacrum, adjacent muscles, and…
Introduction Prostatitis presents as a pattern of symptoms characterized by pelvic pain, dysuria, urgency, frequency, sensation of incomplete voiding, and, in some cases, fever. Prostatitis is the most common urologic…
Introduction It is estimated that approximately 60% of patients with malignancies encounter chronic pain, with 56%–82% of cases reporting inadequate pain control. Colorectal cancer is the most common pelvic malignancy…
Introduction Chronic pelvic pain (CPP) in women is defined as noncyclical pain lasting greater than 6 months and can affect all ages. It is associated with impairment in sexual function…
Introduction to the Autonomic Nervous System The autonomic nervous system regulates integral body functions such as heart rate, blood pressure, respiratory rate, temperature, digestion, and pupillary response. The specific targets…
Introduction Chronic visceral pain is estimated to affect over 20% of the global population, and it is one of the most common reasons why patients seek medical attention. More than…
