What is Solitary Rectal Ulcer Syndrome?
Disease description:
I have recently noticed mucus-like discharge in my stool. After visiting the hospital, the doctor diagnosed me with solitary rectal ulcer syndrome. What exactly is solitary rectal ulcer syndrome?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Shen Yonghua
Solitary Rectal Ulcer Syndrome (SRUS) is a chronic, benign rectal disease, characterized mainly by symptoms such as hematochezia, mucoid stool, difficulty in defecation, and anal heaviness and pain. Its exact cause has not yet been fully clarified, but may be related to multiple factors including ischemia, trauma, intestinal inflammation, vascular abnormalities, bacterial or viral infections. The disease course is typically chronic, commonly seen in young people, without gender differences, and has a low incidence rate. Diagnosis mainly relies on characteristic clinical manifestations and histological changes, and is often established in combination with endoscopic examinations. Treatment options include dietary regulation, medication, and surgical intervention, with specific therapeutic plans tailored to individual patient's condition and etiology.
