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Proctitis is an inflammation of the rectum that causes discomfort, bleeding, and occasionally, a discharge of mucus or pus.
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Symptoms
Bloody stools; Constipation; Rectal bleeding; Rectal discharge, pus; Rectal pain or discomfort; Tenesmus (pain with bow...
Causes
There are many causes of proctitis, but they can be grouped in the following categories: Sexually transmitted disease (...
Treatments
Successful treatment of the underlying cause usually cures the problem. Proctitis caused by infection is treated with a...
Alternative Therapies
Depending on the cause of proctitis, alternative medicine has several types of treatments available. Alternative treatm...
Prevention
Safer sex behaviors may prevent the disease from being spread by sexual transmission.
Doctor Specialties
Call for an appointment with your health care provider if symptoms of proctitis develop.
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