Proctitis: inflammation of the rectum

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Proctitis is inflammation of the lining of the rectum. Possible causes include inflammatory bowel disease, infections and other medical conditions.

Symptoms may include urgency to pass stool, rectal pain, mucus or bleeding. Treatment depends on the underlying cause, so persistent symptoms, bleeding or fever should prompt medical evaluation.

Information on this site does not replace medical assessment.

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