How is chronic inflammation of the rectal mucosa treated?
Disease description:
Recently, I’ve frequently experienced abdominal distension, abdominal pain, and increased bowel movements. After visiting the hospital for evaluation, I was diagnosed with proctitis. How is inflammatory disease of the rectal mucosa treated?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Shen Yonghua
Rectal mucosal inflammation is known as proctitis. First, dietary management is recommended—maintaining a balanced diet while avoiding spicy, irritating, and greasy foods. Second, pharmacological treatment may be employed: if the condition results from intestinal dysbiosis, oral agents to restore gut microbiota balance should be administered; if caused by inflammation, anti-inflammatory therapy is indicated, and antibiotics should be selected based on antimicrobial susceptibility testing when necessary. Additionally, for cases triggered by viral infection, timely antiviral and/or antifungal therapy is required.
