Does proctitis need treatment?

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Proctitis

Does proctitis need treatment?

is an inflammation of the rectum that can cause abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation, anal itching, rectal spasms and other symptoms. If not treated in time, proctitis may cause anemia, anal fistula, pelvic abscess, intestinal stricture and other complications, and even increase the risk of colorectal cancer. It not only affects the quality of life of patients, but also causes long-term harm to health. Therefore, after the diagnosis of proctitis, patients actively cooperate with doctors to control inflammation.

Patients with proctitis can be prescribed to use amoxicillin, levofloxacin, erythromycin and other drugs to control inflammation. Can also be prescribed to use montmorillonite powder, racecadotril, loperamide and other drugs to diarrhea. For patients with serious illness, can cooperate with doctors for surgical treatment, removal of damaged tissue, to restore intestinal function.



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