Table of Contents
- Overview
- Symptoms
- Treatment
- Prevention
- Images
Inflammation - rectum; Rectal inflammation
Treatment
Successful treatment of the underlying cause usually cures the problem. Proctitis caused by infection is treated with antibiotics. Corticosteroids or mesalamine suppositories may relieve symptoms of proctitis in those with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis.
Expectations (prognosis)
The probable outcome is good with treatment.
Complications
- Anal fistula
Anemia - Recto-vaginal
fistula (women) - Severe bleeding
Calling your health care provider
Call for an appointment with your health care provider if you have symptoms of proctitis.
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Review Date: 05/09/2009
Reviewed By: Linda Vorvick, MD, Family Physician, Seattle Site Coordinator,
Lecturer, Pathophysiology, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician
Assistant Studies, University of Washington School of Medicine;
George F. Longstreth, MD, Department of Gastroenterology, Kaiser
Permanente Medical Care Program, San Diego, CA. Also reviewed by
David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
