How to treat proctitis with a feeling of rectal heaviness and distension
Disease description:
I went to the hospital for examination due to persistent anal heaviness for many days, and after evaluation, I was diagnosed with proctitis. How is anal heaviness caused by proctitis treated?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Shen Yonghua
The treatment of proctitis with anal heaviness should be comprehensive:
1. Medication: Use anti-inflammatory drugs to reduce inflammatory responses, analgesics to relieve pain, and antibiotics to treat bacterial infections. Specific medications, such as mesalazine and infliximab, should be used under a doctor's guidance.
2. Lifestyle adjustments: Avoid prolonged sitting, keep the anal area dry, perform regular anal care, avoid straining during bowel movements, and maintain regular bowel movements.
3. Dietary regulation: Follow a light diet, avoid spicy and greasy foods, increase intake of fruits, vegetables, and high-fiber whole grains to promote intestinal motility.
4. Surgical treatment: For patients with severe symptoms or those unresponsive to medication, surgical options such as total proctocolectomy with ileal pouch-anal anastomosis may be considered.
