Proctocolitis

Proctocolitis is a general term for inflammation of the rectum and colon.

Etiology

Proctocolitis has many possible causes. Common infectious causes of proctocolitis include Chlamydia trachomatis, LGV (Lymphogranuloma Venereum), Neisseria gonorrhoeae, HSV, and Campylobacter species. It can also be idiopathic (see colitis), vascular (as in ischemic colitis), or autoimmune (as in inflammatory bowel disease).

Treatment for infectious proctocolitis

Antibiotics, such as Ceftriaxone and doxycycline.

See also

• Colitis
• Proctitis