Proctitis is inflammation of the rectum. It commonly occurs as a feature of diseases such as ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease, amebiasis , schistosomiasis (fluke infestations,), sexually transmitted diseases, and tuberculosis.
Other possible causes include radiation therapy to the lower abdomen and injury from a foreign object inserted into the rectum.
Symptoms may include blood, mucus, or pus in the feces; pain the rectum that is more severe with a bowel movement; diarrhea or constipation; and an increased urge to defecate.
Proctitis due to a sexually transmitted disease may also cause fever and pelvic pain.
Treatment depends on the underlying cause

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