Proctocolitis
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Proctocolitis is a general term for inflammation of the rectum and colon.[1]
Cause
Proctocolitis has many possible causes. Common infectious causes of proctocolitis include Chlamydia trachomatis, LGV (Lymphogranuloma venereum), Neisseria gonorrhoeae, HSV, and Helicobacter species. It can also be idiopathic (see colitis), vascular (as in ischemic colitis), or autoimmune (as in inflammatory bowel disease).
Diagnosis
Anoscopy can be used to diagnose the majority of cases of proctocolitis.[2]
Treatment for infectious proctocolitis
Antibiotics, such as ceftriaxone and doxycycline.
See also
References
- ^ Online Medical dictionary
- ^ "Proctitis, Proctocolitis, and Enteritis - 2015 STD Treatment Guidelines". www.cdc.gov. Retrieved 2017-10-08.