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Proctitis : Treatments

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Treatments could include:
  • Excision of Lesion of Rectum

Treatments Overview Articles

Proctitis
Successful treatment of the underlying cause usually cures the problem. Proctitis caused by infection is treated with antibiotics.
Source:ADAM
Date:May 9, 2009
Proctitis
Corticosteroid suppositories or ointments such as hydrocortisone are used to lessen discomfort, and the patient is encouraged to take warm baths to ease painful symptoms. Ulcerative proctitis often responds well to corticosteroid enemas or foam, o...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine

Specific Treatments Articles

Sitz Bath
A sitz bath(also called a hip bath) is a type of bath in which only the hips and buttocks are soaked in water or saline solution. Its name comes from the German verb"sitzen," meaning"to sit.".A sitz bath is used for patients who have had surgery i...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Sitz bath
A sitz bath is a warm water bath used for healing or cleansing purposes. You sit in the bath.
Source:ADAM
Date:February 23, 2009
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