II. Definitions
- Proctitis
- Anal and rectal mucosal inflammation
- Proctocolitis
- Rectal and colon mucosal inflammation
III. Causes
- Sexually Transmitted Disease
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease or Inflammatory colitis
- Radiation Colitis
- Ischemia colitis
IV. Symptoms
- Rectal Pain or cramping (especially with Defecation)
- Tenesmus
- Pustular or bloody anal discharge
- Abdominal Pain
- Stool Urgency
V. Differential Diagnosis
- Fournier Gangrene (emergency)
- Consider in Diabetes or Alcohol Abuse
VI. Diagnosis
- Endoscopy with biopsy
VII. Management
- Treat the underlying cause