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DESCRIPTION
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Proctitis (proc-TIE-tus) is swelling in the last part of the bowel--the rectum and the tissues around the anus.
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CAUSES
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Proctitis can result from a number of diseases spread by sex, infections from certain kinds of bacteria, and radiation therapy.
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SYMPTOMS
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Typical symptoms include rectal pain, a constant urge for a bowel movement, blood or mucous from the rectum, and cramps on the left side of the abdomen.
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CARE
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You may need tests done on your blood and stool, and your doctor may need to examine the anus and rectum through a flexible tube. You also may need to be tested for diseases spread by sex. Treatment will depend on the cause.
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