Proctitis

Digestive Disease Myths Slideshow

• Proctitis Overview
• Proctitis Causes
• Proctitis Symptoms
• When to Seek Medical Care
• Exams and Tests
• Proctitis Treatment
• Medical Treatment
• Surgery
• Next Steps
• Follow-up
• Prevention
• Outlook
• For More Information
• Web Links
• Synonyms and Keywords
• Authors and Editors

Proctitis Overview

Proctitis is defined as inflammation of your anus (the opening) and lining of your rectum (lower part of the intestine leading to the anus). Symptoms can vary greatly. You may at first have only minor problems. Proctitis affects the last 6 inches of the rectum and can cause the following:

• Pain during a bowel movement

• Soreness in your anal and rectal area

• Feeling that you didn't completely empty your bowels after a bowel movement

• Involuntary spasms and cramping during bowel movements

• Bleeding, and possibly a discharge