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Proctitis - Treatment

Alternative Names

Inflammation - rectum; Rectal inflammation

Treatment:

Successful treatment of the underlying cause usually cures the problem. Proctitis caused by infection is treated with antibiotics. Corticosteroids or mesalamine suppositories may relieve symptoms of proctitis in persons with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis.

Expectations (prognosis):

The probable outcome is good with treatment.

Complications:

Severe bleeding
Anemia
Recto-vaginal fistula (women)
Anal fistula

Calling your health care provider:

Call for an appointment with your health care provider if symptoms of proctitis develop.

Digestive system

Rectum

Reviewed last on: 5/3/2007
Jenifer K. Lehrer, MD, Department of Gastroenterology, Frankford-Torresdale Hospital, Jefferson Health System, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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