Proctitis is inflammation or swelling of the rectum, the final section of your large intestine. This irritation can cause pain, bleeding, and urgency when using the bathroom. Types include ulcerative proctitis, radiation proctitis, acute proctitis, and stercoral proctitis. Early detection and treatment help prevent complications.
People with proctitis may experience:
Proctitis can arise from several factors, such as:
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Proctitis is inflammation or swelling of the rectum, the final section of the large intestine, which can cause pain, bleeding, and urgency.
Typical symptoms include rectal pain, bleeding or mucus in the stool, a frequent or urgent need to have a bowel movement, and a feeling of incomplete evacuation. Women may also experience pelvic pain or discomfort during sex.
Proctitis can result from ulcerative colitis (ulcerative proctitis), radiation therapy to the pelvic area (radiation proctitis), pressure from hard stool (stercoral proctitis), infections including STIs, or autoimmune conditions.
Treatment may include rectal medications (suppositories or enemas), oral anti-inflammatory pills, probiotics, dietary adjustments to ease bowel movements, and pelvic floor therapy. Endoscopic monitoring may be used as needed.
Radiation proctitis is damage and inflammation of the rectum caused by radiation therapy, often used to treat pelvic cancers, leading to pain, bleeding, or diarrhea.
The common codes include K62.5 for acute or stercoral proctitis, K51.80 for ulcerative proctitis, and K52.2 for radiation proctitis.
Strains such as Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus may support gut health and help reduce inflammation, but you should consult your doctor before starting any supplement.
Yes. With appropriate treatment and regular follow-up care, most people manage their symptoms effectively and maintain a good quality of life.
Many women with proctitis have healthy pregnancies. Treatment plans can be adjusted to ensure safety for both mother and baby throughout pregnancy.
GastroDoxs offers personalized treatment plans, experienced doctors in all types of proctitis, accurate diagnosis coding, and compassionate care from your first visit through follow-up.
