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Proctitis
Medical Questions » Proctitis
| Name: Proctitis |
| Also known as: Anal Inflammation |
| Inflammation or infection of the anal canal. |
Causes of Proctitis
Bacterial, viral (eg. Herpes) or fungal infection, or injury to the anus (eg. homosexual penetration). |
Symptoms of Proctitis
Pain and irritation in the anus that is worse with passing faeces, constant feeling that there is a motion to be passed when there is none, and sometimes a discharge. |
Tests for Proctitis
Swab taken from the anus to identify responsible infecting organism. |
Treatment for Proctitis
Appropriate antibiotic or antifungal creams and antibiotic or antiviral tablets by mouth. Soothing steroid creams and suppositories (anal tablets) may also be used.
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Complications of Proctitis of its treatment
Persistent infection may cause scar tissue formation and a narrowing of the anal canal. |
Likely Outcome of Proctitis
Depends on cause, but usually good with treatment. |
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