Proctitis

What is a Proctitis?

Proctitis is the inflammation of the rectum's lining, leading to discomfort, bowel urgency, and bleeding. It may be acute or chronic, often associated with infections, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), or radiation therapy. Prompt treatment is crucial to prevent complications and improve quality of life.

Common Causes of Proctitis.

• Infections: Bacterial, viral, and sexually transmitted infections (gonorrhea, chlamydia).
• Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD): Ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease commonly cause chronic proctitis.
• Radiation Therapy: Pelvic radiation for cancer can trigger radiation proctitis.
• Autoimmune Disorders: Conditions like celiac disease or lupus may contribute.
• Antibiotic-Associated Proctitis: Often linked with functional gut disorders.

When to Seek Medical Help?

Seek immediate medical attention if you experience:

• Persistent rectal pain or pressure.
• Blood or mucus in the stool and Severe diarrhea or bowel urgency.
• Symptoms that worsen despite home remedies.
• Unexplained weight loss or fever.

Our Comprehensive Diagnostic Approach

Detailed Symptom Review:

• Assessing onset, duration, and severity of symptoms.
• Evaluating triggers such as infections, recent medications, or prior radiation therapy.

Medical History Evaluation:

• Reviewing digestive conditions, autoimmune diseases, and sexual health history.
• Checking for prior treatments, surgeries, or antibiotic use.

Advanced Diagnostic Tests:

• Stool Test: Identify bacterial, viral, or parasitic infections.
• Biopsy: Confirms inflammatory or autoimmune causes.
• Endoscopy (Colonoscopy or Sigmoidoscopy): Directly visualizes rectal inflammation..

Personalized Treatment Plans For You

We customize treatment based on underlying causes, severity, and patient needs to ensure optimal relief.

• Medications: Antibiotics or Antivirals, Anti-Inflammatory Drugs, Immunosuppressants or Biologics, Pain Relievers & Stool Softeners.
• Lifestyle Modifications: High-fiber diet, Hydration, Avoiding trigger foods, Stress managements.
• Dietary Adjustments: Avoiding caffeine, alcohol, and spicy foods that may trigger symptoms.
• Surgical Interventions: Resection Surgery - In severe cases of IBD-related proctitis. Fistula Repair - If complications like abscesses develop.