What is Anismus? Anismus is a medical condition, a cause of constipation and painful defecation. it consist other medical names include paradoxical puborectalis contraction and pelvic floor dyssynergia. It refers a malfunction of the puborectalis muscle and external anal sphincter during an attempted bowel motion. Anismus is mostly occurs in young children and women and in people with certain rectal problems. Causes of anismus : Causes of anismus are similar to constipation and it is probably a specific voluntary sphincter muscle abnormality. There are numbers of factors can cause the anismus like: • Dehydration or inadequate fluid • Lack of physical activity • Irritable bowel syndrome • Problems with the rectum or colon • Anismus is the real cause of constipation • Lack of some minerals and vitamin • Anxiety is a cause of anismus slow down bowel and resulting constipation Symptoms of Anismus : Symptoms are often same as constipation. Some symptoms include: • Constipation or pain with