What is another word for proctitis?
Pronunciation: [pɹɒktˈa͡ɪtɪs] (IPA) 
Proctitis is a condition characterized by inflammation of the lining of the rectum. It may result from infections, inflammatory bowel disease, or radiation therapy. Synonyms for proctitis include radiation proctitis, infectious proctitis, ulcerative proctitis, and idiopathic proctitis. Radiation proctitis is a type of proctitis that occurs after radiation therapy for cancer in the pelvic region. Infectious proctitis, on the other hand, is caused by bacterial, viral, or parasitic infections. Ulcerative proctitis is a subtype of inflammatory bowel disease that affects the rectum and sometimes the sigmoid colon. Idiopathic proctitis refers to proctitis whose cause is unknown. Symptoms of proctitis may include rectal bleeding, anal pain, diarrhea, and urgency to defecate. Treatment depends on the underlying cause.
