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What does proctitis mean?

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Noun
  1. (pathology) An inflammation of the anus and the lining of the rectum.
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Dr Johan said it was 'very unlikely' the profuse dark blood was caused by radiation proctitis, which the Crown alleges was the correct diagnosis.
These hypertrophied tabs or folds, like pruritus ani, are symptoms of proctitis.
In addition, untreated chlamydia may cause serious and costly sequelae, such as urethritis, epididymitis, proctitis, and Reiter syndrome in men.
Abnormal irritability of the bowels is necessarily involved in the inflammatory process known as proctitis and colitis.
Crohn's disease and, more commonly, ulcerative colitis can involve the rectal area, presenting as proctitis or fistulae.
Mesalamine suppositories are effective in maintaining remission in patients with proctitis.

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