Proctitis and rectal prolapse are two conditional problems involving your rectal lining. Proctitis is rectum lining inflammation and rectal prolapse is a condition wherein your rectal tissue protrudes out your anus.
While suffering from either condition, bowel movement pain problems are experienced. Proctisis’ most common symptom is the constant urge to have your bowels move, whereas a rectal prolapse may be your outcome of a difficult to move bowel.
Proctisis
Most common proctitis rectal lining inflammation symptoms:
- constipation
- rectal bleeding
- mucus discharge
- bowel movement pain
- anal, rectal pain, itching
- lower left abdominal pain
- rectum fullness sensation
- frequent, small amount diarrhea
- frequent, continuous urge to have a bowel movement
Myriad of causes for proctitis:
- allergies
- antibiotics
- rectal injury
- Crohn’s disease
- ulcerative colitis
- radiation therapy
- rectal nerve malfunction
- inflammatory bowel disease
- chemicals ~ hydrogen peroxide enemas, medications
- bacterial infections ~ streptococcus, salmonella, shigella, campylobacter
- sexually transmitted infections ~ gonorrhea, syphilis, genital herpes, anal warts, chlamydia
Sexually transmitted proctitis is most common in people who engage in variations of anal intercourse. Streptococcal proctitis often occurs in conjunction with strep throat.
Also, chronic proctitis bleeding can cause iron deficiency anemia.
Treatment for rectal lining inflammation depends on its cause. For temporary relief of mild pain and inflammation caused by proctitis, try soaking your buttocks region in a warm bath several times a day.
A few dietary adjustment suggestions that may reduce proctisis symptoms or prevent recurrence are:
- increase intake of water
- reduce red meat consumption
- avoid processed, refined foods
- increase intake of antioxidant foods
- increase B vitamin food consumption
- refrain from stimulants ~ caffeine, alcohol, tobacco
- over consumption of insoluble fiber causing irritation
- eliminate potential food allergens ~ dairy, gluten, corn, preservatives, food additives
So that’s that with proctitis. Moving on to rectal prolapse.
Rectal Prolapse
Rectal prolapse protrusion may be a temporary problem or a permanent “out your anus” condition. In the situation when the prolapse cannot be pushed back in, surgical correction may be your only option for treatment.
Straining to have a bowel movement is often what causes rectal prolapse. This condition is seen “hand in hand” with chronic constipation, and more common in women.
The symptoms of rectal prolapse are similar to hemorrhoids:
- rectal bleeding
- mucus discharge
- anus pain, itching
- fecal incontinence
- painful bowel movements
In this condition there is protrusion of the rectum itself and not just swollen hemorrhoids.
Rectal prolapse is also associated with other health conditions:
- pinworms
- whipworms
- malnutrition
- cystic fibrosis
- celiac disease
- chronic constipation
Initially your may only experience partial rectal prolapse. Should you notice this happening, consider it a signal for you to attempt to get your rectum problem evacuated.
Unhealthy diet and lack of physical movement are two key lifestyle areas worth a healthy change in your effort to preclude rectal inflammation or anal protrusion. In addition, you may want to leave your anus out of your sexual activity.
Also, topical hydrocortisone cream or tea tree oil may provide a remedy and relief for your painfully itchy proctitis or rectal prolapse symptoms.
