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Digestive health
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HI i wonder if ay one could give me advice , for around 7 months my GP has been treating me for UC , i finally got a referral at the hospital and ive been told its Protitis . My question is this .. is Proctitis and UC too totally differant things ? im confused as too what this is .

Cheers Carole 

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Morning Carole1122

Proctitis is linked with ulcerative colitis it's the inflammation in the rectum I had mine for 11 years which was controlled with pentasa.

I wish you all the best if you have any questions just shout 😉

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Hi Carole - I'm also a UC sufferer. Proctitis only effects the anus and lower part of the bowel & anus. It is often very painful. Although I have felt dreadful at times I never had this sort of pain or Proctitis. Why? I honestly don't know. Good luck with your treatment.

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Proctitis is refering to the area of the bowel that is inflamed and ulcerated. I have found that topical treatments releave the symptoms a bit. The mail thing that has brought me back into remission is de-stressing my life , exercise  and switching to de-caffinated drinks.

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Hi Carole

My undstanding is that when UC affects just the rectum, it is known as 'proctitis'.

I wish you well with your treatment and hope you don't have too much discomfort.

With all good wishes,

Peter

 

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Thank you all for your replys , i thought it was 2 different things. hope u all feel better soon 

Carole