proctitis causes and treatment
Proctitis has many possible causes. It may occur idiopathically (idiopathic proctitis). Other causes include damage by irradiation (for example in radiation therapy for cervical cancer and prostate cancer) or as a sexually transmitted infection, as in lymphogranuloma venereum and herpes proctitis. Studies suggest a celiac disease-associated proctitis can result from an intolerance to gluten.
Proctitis prÃ¤k-ËtÄ«t-És. 1  The inflammation has many causes ranging from infection to radiation therapy. 2  Depending on its cause, proctitis can be painless or very painful. 3  A doctor makes the diagnosis after examining the inside of the rectum. 4  Antibiotics can treat proctitis caused by an infection.
You may need any of the following tests: 1  Lab tests: These may be done to find if your proctitis is caused by bacteria or allergies. A sample of your blood, stool, or discharge may be taken. 2  Allergy testing: This may be done if your healthcare provider thinks your proctitis is caused by a food allergy.