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What causes proctitis?
Many diseases spread by sex may cause proctitis, such as gonorrhea, syphilis, or herpes. A rectal injury or putting objects in the rectum may cause proctitis. Other causes may be radiation therapy or anal sex. Proctitis is caused most often by sexually transmitted diseases, including gonorrhea, syphilis, herpes simplex (genital herpes), candidiasis, and chlamydia. It can also be caused by inflammatory bowel diseases, such as Crohn's disease, or ulcerative colitis (a chronic recurrent ulceration in the colon) - with which it is a very common component. Occasionally it is caused by an amoeba that causes dysentery.
In addition to these infectious causes, some antibiotic medications used to treat an unrelated infection may actually cause proctitis. While antibiotics selectively inhibit the growth of particular bacteria in the bowel, other microorganisms can withstand the antibiotics, multiply, and cause infection. Trauma and radiation therapy for cancer of the pelvis or lower abdomen are examples of noninfectious causes of proctitis. |
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More information on proctitis
What is proctitis? - Proctitis is inflammation of the lining of the rectum, called the rectal mucosa. Proctitis can be short term (acute) or long term (chronic).
What is ulcerative proctitis? - Ulcerative proctitis refers to a common subcategory of ulcerative colitis, in which bowel inflammation is limited to the rectum.
What causes proctitis? - Proctitis is caused most often by sexually transmitted diseases, including gonorrhea, syphilis, herpes simplex (genital herpes), candidiasis, and chlamydia.
What're the symptoms of proctitis? - Discharge of blood and mucus and intense pain in the area of the rectum and anus are all signs of proctitis. Other symptoms include cramping, lower back pain.
How is proctitis diagnosed? - Proctitis is diagnosed by a patient history and physical examination. It is confirmed by a proctoscopy.
What're the treatments for proctitis? - In addition to conventional treatments, acupuncture, herbs, and nutritional supplements, such as omega-3 fatty acids and magnesium, may also provide relief from the symptoms of proctitis.
How to prevent proctitis? - Several steps can be taken to prevent the development of proctitis. Avoiding anal intercourse may prevent proctitis from being spread by sexual transmission. |
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