How to treat rectal ulcers and erosion?

Jun 27, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

I have developed ulcers and erosion in my rectum and would like to seek treatment. How are rectal ulcers and erosion treated?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Shen Yonghua
The treatment of rectal ulcers and erosion mainly includes: 1. Adjusting dietary habits: Avoiding the intake of irritating foods, such as spicy or greasy dishes, and increasing dietary fiber intake, such as dragon fruit, spinach, etc., to promote gastrointestinal motility. 2. Medication: For local symptoms such as pain and diarrhea, medications such as mesalazine enteric-coated tablets and sulfasalazine enteric-coated tablets may be selected, which have anti-inflammatory and anti-infective effects. 3. Surgical treatment: If the condition is severe or medical treatment proves ineffective, surgical options such as total colectomy with ileal pouch-anal anastomosis or coloproctectomy may be considered. 4. Adjunctive therapies: Traditional Chinese medicine treatments, such as acupuncture and massage, can serve as adjunctive therapies, while psychotherapy helps alleviate negative emotions such as anxiety and depression in patients.