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			{{Infobox medical condition
			\| name = Proctitis
			\| image = [[File:Radiation_proctitis3.jpg\|thumb\|Radiation proctitis]]
			\| caption = Endoscopic image of radiation proctitis
			\| field = [[Gastroenterology]]
			\| symptoms = [[Rectal bleeding]], [[rectal pain]], [[diarrhea]], [[tenesmus]]
			\| complications = [[Anemia]], [[ulceration]], [[stricture]]
			\| onset = Gradual or sudden
			\| duration = Varies, can be chronic
			\| causes = [[Infection]], [[inflammatory bowel disease]], [[radiation therapy]], [[antibiotics]]
			\| risks = [[Sexually transmitted infections]], [[autoimmune disorders]], [[radiation exposure]]
			\| diagnosis = [[Colonoscopy]], [[sigmoidoscopy]], [[biopsy]]
			\| differential = [[Ulcerative colitis]], [[Crohn's disease]], [[hemorrhoids]]
			\| treatment = [[Antibiotics]], [[anti-inflammatory drugs]], [[steroids]], [[surgery]]
			\| medication = [[Mesalamine]], [[corticosteroids]], [[metronidazole]]
			\| frequency = Common in certain populations
			}}
	{{Short description\|An inflammation of the rectum lining}}		{{Short description\|An inflammation of the rectum lining}}
	~~{{Use dmy dates\|date=October 2023}}~~

	'''Proctitis''' is an inflammation of the lining of the [[rectum]], which can cause discomfort, bleeding, and other symptoms. It can be caused by various factors, including infections, inflammatory bowel disease, and radiation therapy.		'''Proctitis''' is an inflammation of the lining of the [[rectum]], which can cause discomfort, bleeding, and other symptoms. It can be caused by various factors, including infections, inflammatory bowel disease, and radiation therapy.

	==Causes==		==Causes==
	Proctitis can be caused by several different factors:		Proctitis can be caused by several different factors:

	* '''Infectious proctitis''': This can be caused by sexually transmitted infections such as [[gonorrhea]], [[chlamydia]], [[herpes simplex virus]], and [[syphilis]].		* '''Infectious proctitis''': This can be caused by sexually transmitted infections such as [[gonorrhea]], [[chlamydia]], [[herpes simplex virus]], and [[syphilis]].
	* '''Inflammatory bowel disease''': Conditions such as [[ulcerative colitis]] and [[Crohn's disease]] can lead to proctitis.		* '''Inflammatory bowel disease''': Conditions such as [[ulcerative colitis]] and [[Crohn's disease]] can lead to proctitis.
	* '''Radiation proctitis''': This occurs as a result of [[radiation therapy]] to the pelvic area, often used to treat cancers such as [[prostate cancer]] or [[cervical cancer]].		* '''Radiation proctitis''': This occurs as a result of [[radiation therapy]] to the pelvic area, often used to treat cancers such as [[prostate cancer]] or [[cervical cancer]].
	* '''Non-infectious proctitis''': This can be caused by trauma, allergic reactions, or other non-infectious factors.		* '''Non-infectious proctitis''': This can be caused by trauma, allergic reactions, or other non-infectious factors.

	==Symptoms==		==Symptoms==
	The symptoms of proctitis can vary depending on the underlying cause but often include:		The symptoms of proctitis can vary depending on the underlying cause but often include:

	* Rectal pain and discomfort		* Rectal pain and discomfort
	* Bleeding from the rectum		* Bleeding from the rectum
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	* Diarrhea		* Diarrhea
	* Mucus discharge from the rectum		* Mucus discharge from the rectum

	==Diagnosis==		==Diagnosis==
	Diagnosis of proctitis typically involves a combination of:		Diagnosis of proctitis typically involves a combination of:

	* Medical history and physical examination		* Medical history and physical examination
	* [[Sigmoidoscopy]] or [[colonoscopy]] to visualize the rectum and obtain biopsies		* [[Sigmoidoscopy]] or [[colonoscopy]] to visualize the rectum and obtain biopsies
	* Laboratory tests to identify infectious agents		* Laboratory tests to identify infectious agents

	==Treatment==		==Treatment==
	The treatment of proctitis depends on the underlying cause:		The treatment of proctitis depends on the underlying cause:

	* '''Infectious proctitis''': Treated with appropriate antibiotics or antiviral medications.		* '''Infectious proctitis''': Treated with appropriate antibiotics or antiviral medications.
	* '''Inflammatory bowel disease''': Managed with anti-inflammatory medications, immunosuppressants, or biologics.		* '''Inflammatory bowel disease''': Managed with anti-inflammatory medications, immunosuppressants, or biologics.
	* '''Radiation proctitis''': Treatment may include medications to reduce inflammation, endoscopic procedures, or hyperbaric oxygen therapy.		* '''Radiation proctitis''': Treatment may include medications to reduce inflammation, endoscopic procedures, or hyperbaric oxygen therapy.

	==Radiation Proctitis==		==Radiation Proctitis==
	~~[[File:Radiation_proctitis3.jpg\|thumb\|right\|Radiation proctitis can cause significant inflammation and damage to the rectal lining.]]~~
	Radiation proctitis is a specific type of proctitis that occurs after radiation therapy. It can be acute or chronic, with symptoms ranging from mild discomfort to severe bleeding and ulceration. Management strategies focus on symptom relief and healing of the rectal tissue.		Radiation proctitis is a specific type of proctitis that occurs after radiation therapy. It can be acute or chronic, with symptoms ranging from mild discomfort to severe bleeding and ulceration. Management strategies focus on symptom relief and healing of the rectal tissue.

	==Prevention==		==Prevention==
	Preventive measures for proctitis depend on the cause:		Preventive measures for proctitis depend on the cause:

	* Safe sexual practices can reduce the risk of infectious proctitis.		* Safe sexual practices can reduce the risk of infectious proctitis.
	* Careful planning and delivery of radiation therapy can minimize the risk of radiation proctitis.		* Careful planning and delivery of radiation therapy can minimize the risk of radiation proctitis.
	* Management of inflammatory bowel disease can help prevent flare-ups of proctitis.		* Management of inflammatory bowel disease can help prevent flare-ups of proctitis.
			==See also==
	==~~Related pages~~==
	* [[Rectum]]		* [[Rectum]]
	* [[Inflammatory bowel disease]]		* [[Inflammatory bowel disease]]
	* [[Radiation therapy]]		* [[Radiation therapy]]
	* [[Sexually transmitted infection]]		* [[Sexually transmitted infection]]

	[[Category:Gastroenterology]]		[[Category:Gastroenterology]]
	[[Category:Inflammatory bowel disease]]		[[Category:Inflammatory bowel disease]]
	[[Category:Radiation therapy]]		[[Category:Radiation therapy]]

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	'''Proctitis''' is an [[inflammation]] of the lining of the [[rectum]], ~~the lower end of the [[large intestine]] leading to the [[anus]]. The condition~~ can cause discomfort, ~~pain~~, and ~~the passing of blood~~. ~~Proctitis~~ can be ~~short term (acute) or long term (chronic)~~.		{{Short description\|An inflammation of the rectum lining}}
			{{Use dmy dates\|date=October 2023}}

			'''Proctitis''' is an inflammation of the lining of the [[rectum]], which can cause discomfort, bleeding, and other symptoms. It can be caused by various factors, including infections, inflammatory bowel disease, and radiation therapy.

	==Causes==		==Causes==
	Proctitis ~~has many possible causes. It may~~ be ~~a side effect of medical treatments like~~ [[~~radiation therapy~~]] ~~(radiation proctitis). Other causes can include~~ [[~~sexually transmitted diseases~~]] ~~(STDs)~~, ~~harmful substances~~, and ~~some~~ [[~~antibiotics~~]]. ~~Proctitis is also associated with diseases~~ such as [[ulcerative colitis]] and [[Crohn's disease]].		Proctitis can be caused by several different factors:

			* '''Infectious proctitis''': This can be caused by sexually transmitted infections such as [[gonorrhea]], [[chlamydia]], [[herpes simplex virus]], and [[syphilis]].
			* '''Inflammatory bowel disease''': Conditions such as [[ulcerative colitis]] and [[Crohn's disease]] can lead to proctitis.
			* '''Radiation proctitis''': This occurs as a result of [[radiation therapy]] to the pelvic area, often used to treat cancers such as [[prostate cancer]] or [[cervical cancer]].
			* '''Non-infectious proctitis''': This can be caused by trauma, allergic reactions, or other non-infectious factors.

	==Symptoms==		==Symptoms==
	~~Symptoms~~ of proctitis can include:		The symptoms of proctitis can vary depending on the underlying cause but often include:
	* Rectal pain
	* ~~Rectal bleeding~~		* Rectal pain and discomfort
	* A feeling of ~~rectal fullness~~		* Bleeding from the rectum
	* Passing mucus through the rectum		* A feeling of urgency to have a bowel movement
	* Frequent urge to have a bowel movement		* Diarrhea
			* Mucus discharge from the rectum

	==Diagnosis==		==Diagnosis==
	~~Proctitis is diagnosed using~~ a ~~series~~ of ~~medical tests. These can include a [[rectal exam]], [[stool sample]] tests, [[blood tests]],~~ and a [[~~sigmoidoscopy~~]] or [[colonoscopy]].		Diagnosis of proctitis typically involves a combination of:

			* Medical history and physical examination
			* [[Sigmoidoscopy]] or [[colonoscopy]] to visualize the rectum and obtain biopsies
			* Laboratory tests to identify infectious agents

	==Treatment==		==Treatment==
	~~Treatment for~~ proctitis depends on the cause~~. If it is caused by STDs, antibiotics can be used. For proctitis caused by radiation therapy, the treatment can include medications and diet changes. In severe cases, surgery may be required.~~		The treatment of proctitis depends on the underlying cause:

	==~~See also~~==		* '''Infectious proctitis''': Treated with appropriate antibiotics or antiviral medications.
	* [[~~Colitis~~]]		* '''Inflammatory bowel disease''': Managed with anti-inflammatory medications, immunosuppressants, or biologics.
			* '''Radiation proctitis''': Treatment may include medications to reduce inflammation, endoscopic procedures, or hyperbaric oxygen therapy.

			==Radiation Proctitis==
			[[File:Radiation_proctitis3.jpg\|thumb\|right\|Radiation proctitis can cause significant inflammation and damage to the rectal lining.]]
			Radiation proctitis is a specific type of proctitis that occurs after radiation therapy. It can be acute or chronic, with symptoms ranging from mild discomfort to severe bleeding and ulceration. Management strategies focus on symptom relief and healing of the rectal tissue.

			==Prevention==
			Preventive measures for proctitis depend on the cause:

			* Safe sexual practices can reduce the risk of infectious proctitis.
			* Careful planning and delivery of radiation therapy can minimize the risk of radiation proctitis.
			* Management of inflammatory bowel disease can help prevent flare-ups of proctitis.

			==Related pages==
			* [[Rectum]]
	* [[Inflammatory bowel disease]]		* [[Inflammatory bowel disease]]
	* [[~~Rectal discharge~~]]		* [[Radiation therapy]]
	* [[~~Rectal pain]]~~		* [[Sexually transmitted infection]]

	~~[[Category:Digestive diseases]]~~
	~~[[Category:Inflammation]]~~
	~~[[Category:Conditions of the mucous membranes]]~~
	~~[[Category:Human diseases and disorders~~]]

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			[[Category:Inflammatory bowel disease]]
			[[Category:Radiation therapy]]

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'''Proctitis''' is an [[inflammation]] of the lining of the [[rectum]], the lower end of the [[large intestine]] leading to the [[anus]]. The condition can cause discomfort, pain, and the passing of blood. Proctitis can be short term (acute) or long term (chronic).

==Causes==
Proctitis has many possible causes. It may be a side effect of medical treatments like [[radiation therapy]] (radiation proctitis). Other causes can include [[sexually transmitted diseases]] (STDs), harmful substances, and some [[antibiotics]]. Proctitis is also associated with diseases such as [[ulcerative colitis]] and [[Crohn's disease]].

==Symptoms==
Symptoms of proctitis can include:
* Rectal pain
* Rectal bleeding
* A feeling of rectal fullness
* Passing mucus through the rectum
* Frequent urge to have a bowel movement

==Diagnosis==
Proctitis is diagnosed using a series of medical tests. These can include a [[rectal exam]], [[stool sample]] tests, [[blood tests]], and a [[sigmoidoscopy]] or [[colonoscopy]].

==Treatment==
Treatment for proctitis depends on the cause. If it is caused by STDs, antibiotics can be used. For proctitis caused by radiation therapy, the treatment can include medications and diet changes. In severe cases, surgery may be required.

==See also==
* [[Colitis]]
* [[Inflammatory bowel disease]]
* [[Rectal discharge]]
* [[Rectal pain]]

[[Category:Digestive diseases]]
[[Category:Inflammation]]
[[Category:Conditions of the mucous membranes]]
[[Category:Human diseases and disorders]]

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