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Ulcerative Proctitis
Ulcerative Proctitis
Ulcerative Proctitis
Ulcerative Proctitis
Ulcerative Proctitis
Ulcerative Proctitis
 Ulcerative proctitis |
Proctitis Inflammation in the rectum, affecting the rectal mucosa. The most common form of this disease is ulcerative proctitis, the mildest form of ulcerative colitis, and rectal involvement can often be seen in Crohn´s disease. Radiation therapy and some medications can cause proctitis. The main symptoms are rectal bleeding, anorectal pain and diarrhea or obstipation. Sigmoideoscopy (endoscopic examination of the rectum and distal large bowel) gives the diagnose. The treatment depends on the cause of the disease, ulcerative proctitis can often be treated topically.
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