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Ulcerative proctitis, also called ulcerative colitis, is a life-long condition of inflammation in the rectum and colon that leads to episodes of abdominal pain, bloody diarrhea, and fever.

Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

41 years experience

Is a type of:

Ulcerative colitis

How long it usually lasts:

Medium-term (lasts weeks to months)

How common it is:

Rare

Body locations

Pelvis

Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Ulcerative proctitis
Hydrocortisone
2.8
6 reviews
Hydrocortisone

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