Proctitis Treatment
Proctitis is an inflammation of the rectumthat causes discomfort, bleeding, and occasionally, a discharge of mucus or pus.
Alternative Names
Inflammation - rectum; Rectal inflammation
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
There are many causes of proctitis, but they can be grouped in the following categories:
- Autoimmune disease
- Harmful substances
- Non-sexually transmitted infection
- Sexually transmitted disease (STD)
Proctitis caused by STD is common...
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Proctitis: streptococcal
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Source: Harvard Decision Guide
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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