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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
• overconsumption of insoluble fiber causing irritation
• eliminate potential food allergens ~ dairy, gluten, corn, preservatives, food additives

So thats that with proctitis. Moving on to rectal prolapse.

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