proctitis
Inflamed rectal lining
Proctitis is inflammation of the rectum, causing discomfort, bleeding, or discharge.
It can result from infection, inflammatory bowel disease, radiation therapy, or sexually transmitted infections.
The doctor diagnosed proctitis after the patient reported rectal pain and bloody stool.
Terminal intestinal chamber
- anusPosterior digestive opening
- anal canalTerminal digestive tract segment
- bowelInternal digestive organ
- lumenLight output measure
Discomfort in the anus
- bleedingBlood loss from injury
- dischargeRelease of substance outward
- urgencyPressing need for action
- diarrheaFrequent liquid bowel movements
mucus · cramping · straining · incontinence · soreness · burning · itching · bloody stool
Large intestine examination
- sigmoidoscopyLower intestine visual inspection
- proctoscopyVisual rectal canal inspection
- biopsyTissue sample for diagnosis
- endoscopyInternal organ examination
anoscopy · histology · CT scan · digital rectal exam · pathology · stool sample
Sexually transmitted infection
- chlamydiaBacterial venereal infection
- gonorrheaSexually transmitted bacterial disease
- herpesChronic blister-causing virus
- radiationEnergy propagation through space
ulcerative colitis · Crohn's disease · autoimmune · bacterial infection · HPV · syphilis · trauma · ischemia
Sudden recurrence of symptoms
- sudden onsetRapid unexpected beginning
- feverElevated body temperature
- infectionPathogen invasion causing illness
- ulcerationFormation of open sores
edema · hospitalization · severe bleeding · exudate · episodic · transient · emergency
Temporary disease absence
- relapseReturn to former illness
- fibrosisPathological connective tissue buildup
- strictureLimiting rule or censure
- long-term managementSustained guidance over duration
Insertable solid medication
- enemaRectal fluid injection
- corticosteroidsInflammation-suppressing steroid medications
- antibioticsBacteria-destroying medicines
- biologicsDrugs derived from organisms
immunosuppressants · hydrocortisone · foam · topical steroids · probiotics · dietary management · anti-inflammatory
rectum
Terminal intestinal chamber
- anusPosterior digestive opening
- anal canalTerminal digestive tract segment
- bowelInternal digestive organ
rectal pain
Discomfort in the anus
diarrhea · mucus · cramping · straining · incontinence · soreness · burning · itching · bloody stool · purulent discharge
colonoscopy
Large intestine examination
- sigmoidoscopyLower intestine visual inspection
- proctoscopyVisual rectal canal inspection
- biopsyTissue sample for diagnosis
endoscopy · anoscopy · histology · CT scan · digital rectal exam · pathology · stool sample
STI
Sexually transmitted infection
- chlamydiaBacterial venereal infection
- gonorrheaSexually transmitted bacterial disease
- herpesChronic blister-causing virus
radiation · ulcerative colitis · Crohn's disease · autoimmune · bacterial infection · HPV · syphilis · trauma · ischemia · foodborne illness
flare-up
Sudden recurrence of symptoms
- sudden onsetRapid unexpected beginning
- feverElevated body temperature
- infectionPathogen invasion causing illness
ulceration · edema · hospitalization · severe bleeding · exudate · episodic · transient · emergency
remission
Temporary disease absence
- relapseReturn to former illness
- fibrosisPathological connective tissue buildup
- strictureLimiting rule or censure
long-term management · surveillance · granuloma · scarring · persistent
suppository
Insertable solid medication
- enemaRectal fluid injection
- corticosteroidsInflammation-suppressing steroid medications
- antibioticsBacteria-destroying medicines
biologics · immunosuppressants · hydrocortisone · foam · topical steroids · probiotics · dietary management · anti-inflammatory
- GI disordersCrohn's disease, gastroenteritis, IBS, GERD, ulcerative colitis
- gut problemsappendicitis, constipation, diarrhea, IBS, acid reflux
- inflammationacute inflammation, chronic inflammation, pain, heat, swelling
- radiation effectsradiation sickness, health effects, hair loss, nausea, vomiting
- bowel disordersIBS, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, colitis, diverticulitis
- colorectalcolon, rectum, anus, cecum, caecum