What is Proctitis?

What is Proctitis?

• Proctitis: A chronic inflammatory disease of the rectum which causes bloody diarrhea.
• Proctitis: Proctitis; inflammation of the rectum.
  Source - Diseases Database
• Proctitis: inflammation of the rectum; marked by bloody stools and a frequent urge to defecate; frequently associated with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis.
  Source - WordNet 2.1

Name and Aliases of Proctitis

Main name of condition: Proctitis

Rectal inflammation Source - Diseases Database

Types of Proctitis:

Subtypes of Proctitis: Acute proctitis, Chronic proctitis
Parent types of Proctitis: Anal conditions, Anorectal disorders, Rectal conditions

Organs Affected by Proctitis:

rectum, anus

How serious is Proctitis?

Complications of Proctitis: see complications of Proctitis

What causes Proctitis?

Causes of Proctitis: Proctitis has many causes. It may be a side effect of medical treatments like radiation therapy or antibiotics. Diseases like ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, and sexually transmitted diseases may also cause proctitis. Other causes include rectal injury, bacterial infection, allergies, and malfunction of the nerves in the rectum. (Source: excerpt from Proctitis: NIDDK)
Causes of Proctitis: see causes of Proctitis

How is it treated?

Treatments for Proctitis: see treatments for Proctitis
Research for Proctitis: see research for Proctitis