Proctitis Symptoms
Health Encyclopedia: Proctitis
Inflammation - rectum; Rectal inflammation
Treatment
Successful treatment of the underlying cause usually cures the problem. Proctitis caused by infection is treated with antibiotics specific for the causative organism. Corticosteroids or mesalamine suppositories may relieve symptoms in Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis.
Expectations (prognosis)
The probable outcome is good with treatment.
Complications
- Severe blee...
Expert & Community Posts
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Health Guide
Proctitis: streptococcal
Streptococcal proctitis; Perianal streptococcal cellulitis Symptoms History of present or recent "strep throat" or other streptococcal infection, such as a... Read more »Proctitis: streptococcal
Streptococcal proctitis; Perianal streptococcal cellulitis Treatment The infection is treated with antibiotics forabout 10 days, depending on how well and... Read more »Proctitis: streptococcal
Streptococcal proctitis is an inflammation of the anus and rectum caused by streptococcus bacteria. Alternative Names Streptococcal proctitis; Perianal streptococcal... Read more »Proctitis
Proctitis is an inflammation of the rectumthat causes discomfort, bleeding, and occasionally, a discharge of mucus or pus. Alternative Names Inflammation -... Read more »Proctitis
Inflammation - rectum; Rectal inflammation Symptoms Rectal pain or discomfort Rectal bleeding Rectal discharge, pus ... Read more »Medications
...(mess-AL-uh-meen)Uses This medication is used to treat ulcerative proctitis, a type of... Read more »
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