proctitis
Proctitis is inflammation of the rectal lining that can produce pain, bleeding, and a persistent urge to have a bowel movement.
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Proctitis is inflammation of the rectal lining that can produce pain, bleeding, and a persistent urge to have a bowel movement.
Read definition(Other name for: therapeutic hydrocortisone)
Read definitionExamination of the rectum using a proctoscope, inserted into the rectum.
Read definitionExamination of the lower colon using a sigmoidoscope, inserted into the rectum.
Read definitionInflammation of the mucous membrane that lines the rectum (the last several inches of the large intestine closest to the anus).
Read definitionExamination of the lower colon using a sigmoidoscope, inserted into the rectum.
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