What are the common symptoms of proctitis?
Disease description:
Recently, I've been experiencing frequent constipation and discomfort during bowel movements—feeling the urge to defecate but unable to pass stool. I suspect it might be proctitis. Could you tell me what symptoms are generally associated with proctitis?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhao Haiming
Proctitis may present with symptoms of constipation or diarrhea. When suffering from proctitis, individuals often experience numerous difficulties during bowel movements, and these symptoms are easily noticeable. It is common to have trouble passing stool and abnormally dry feces, along with unusual sensations, itching, and abnormal pain around the anal opening. Constipation and diarrhea often recur and alternate with each other. Patients with proctitis also suffer from various physical discomforts, including unexplained bodily uneasiness and a tendency to develop fever, significantly affecting their overall well-being.
