What department should you visit for proctitis?

Jun 28, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

I have had diarrhea since yesterday, suspecting it might be proctitis, and I am planning to undergo some examinations. Which department should I visit for proctitis?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Shen Yonghua
The main departments where patients with proctitis can seek medical consultation include gastroenterology, gastrointestinal surgery, or general surgery. The specific choice of department can be determined based on the size of the hospital and the severity of the patient's condition. If the hospital has detailed departmental divisions, patients can visit the gastroenterology department for comprehensive physical examinations, laboratory tests, and imaging studies to diagnose proctitis and assess the severity of the condition. If the condition is severe—for example, if complications are difficult to control—patients can visit the gastrointestinal surgery department for surgical treatment. In smaller hospitals without detailed departmental divisions, patients may seek consultation and treatment at the general surgery department.