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Can ulcerative proctitis cause severe inflammation?
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Yes: It in general can be a severe illness due to one of many causes, such as ulcerative colitis, Crohn's diseases, or severe infections.
Answered 10/18/2016
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Yes: Proctitis by definition is inflammation of the rectum. May be caused by infection, trauma, or idiopathic as in ulcerative proctitis or crohn's disease. Best to be seen by a GI or colorectal doctor.
Answered 11/2/2019
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