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Pudendal nerve is one of the main nerves of the pelvis, with one nerve on each side. It runs from the lower back, along the pelvic floor to supply the genitals, lower part of rectum, and perineum (area between the sit bones). This nerve is closely involved with urinary and bowel functions.<br><br>Pudendal neuralgia is a condition related to irritation or damage of pudendal nerve, which presents as pain or altered sensation in the genital, rectal region or deep inside the pelvis. This condition can be very distressing, disabling, significantly impairing the quality of life. It is more common in women and is also addressed as cyclist syndrome, Alcocku2019s canal syndrome and pudendal nerve entrapment. Despite the significant advances in the evaluation and management of chronic pelvic pain in the past decade, it often goes unrecognised.<br><br>PN can be associated with other conditions such as Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome, dysfunctional voiding, painful bladder syndrome, chronic prostatitis etc. Due to the varied symptoms the patients may present to a number of different specialists including gynaecologists, urologists, colorectal surgeons, general surgeons, internal medicine specialists and neurologists.<br><br>[ https://www.removemypain.com/blog/pudendal-neuropathy-or-pudendal-neuralgia-pn/ ]
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