Proctitis

Inflammation - rectum; Rectal inflammation

Proctitis is an inflammation of the rectum. It can cause discomfort, bleeding, and the discharge of mucus or pus.

Digestive system

The esophagus, stomach, large and small intestine, aided by the liver, gallbladder and pancreas convert the nutritive components of food into energy and break down the non-nutritive components into waste to be excreted.

Rectum

The rectum is the final portion of the large intestine. It empties stool from the body through the anus.

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When to Contact a Medical Professional

Prevention