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Proctitis
Inflammation of the lining of the rectum, which causes painful bowel movements, continuous sensations of needing to have a bowel movement, and blood and mucus in the stools.
Is a type of:Rectal diseases
How long it usually lasts:
Medium-term (lasts weeks to months)
How common is it?
Common
Common | Extremely rare | Very rare | Rare | Common | Very common |
| Baby0-2 | Very common | ||||
| Preteen6-13 | |||||
| Teenager14-18 | |||||
| Young adult19-40 | Very common | ||||
| Middle-aged adult41-60 | Very common |
Body locations
Pelvis
Medications
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