HOMOEOPATHIC REMEDIES FOR PROCTITIS

Proctitis is an inflammation of the lining of the rectum. The rectum is a muscular tube that's connected to the end of your colon. Stool passes through the rectum on its way out of the body.

Proctitis can cause rectal pain and the continuous sensation that you need to have a bowel movement. Proctitis symptoms can be short-lived, or they can become chronic.

Proctitis is common in people who have inflammatory bowel diseases. Sexually transmitted infections are another frequent cause. Proctitis also can be a side effect of radiation therapy for certain cancers

Causes--Several diseases and conditions can cause the lining of the rectum to become inflamed (proctitis). They include:

Inflammatory bowel disease. About 30 percent of people with inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis) have inflammation of the rectum.

Infections. Sexually transmitted infections, spread particularly by people who engage in anal intercourse, can result in proctitis. Sexually transmitted infections that can cause proctitis include gonorrhea, genital herpes and chlamydia. Infectious proctitis is also associated with HIV. Infections associated with foodborne illness, such as salmonella, shigella and campylobacter infections, also can cause proctitis.

Radiation therapy for cancer. Radiation therapy directed at your rectum or nearby areas, such as the prostate, can cause inflammation of the lining of your rectum. Radiation proctitis can begin during radiation treatment and last for a few months after treatment. Or it can occur years after treatment.

Antibiotics. Sometimes antibiotics used to treat an infection can kill helpful bacteria in the bowels, allowing the harmful Clostridium difficile bacteria to grow in the rectum.

Diversion proctitis. Proctitis can occur in people following some types of colon surgery in which the passage of stool is diverted from the rectum.

Food protein-induced proctitis. This can occur in infants who drink either cow's milk- or soy-based formula, and in those who are breastfed by mothers who eat dairy products.

Eosinophilic proctitis. A form of proctitis caused by accumulation of a kind of white blood cell (eosinophil) in the lining of the rectum that affects only children younger than 2.

Symptoms--Proctitis signs and symptoms may include:

·         A frequent or continuous feeling that you need to have a bowel movement

·         Rectal bleeding

·         The passing of mucus through your rectum

·         Rectal pain

·         Pain on the left side of your abdomen

·         A feeling of fullness in your rectum

·         Diarrhea

·         Pain with bowel movements

Risk factors---Risk factors for proctitis include:

Unsafe sex. Practices that increase your risk of a sexually transmitted infection (STI) can increase your risk of proctitis. Your risk of contracting an STI increases if you have multiple sex partners, don't use condoms and have sex with a partner who has an STI.

Inflammatory bowel diseases. Having an inflammatory bowel disease (ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease) increases your risk of proctitis.

Radiation therapy for cancer. Radiation therapy directed at or near your rectum (such as for rectal, ovarian or prostate cancer) increases your risk of proctitis.

Complications-- Proctitis that isn't treated or that doesn't respond to treatment may lead to complications, including:

Anemia. Chronic bleeding from your rectum can cause anemia. With anemia, you don't have enough red blood cells to carry adequate oxygen to your tissues. Anemia causes you to feel tired, and you may also experience dizziness, shortness of breath, headache, pale skin and irritability.

Ulcers. Chronic inflammation in the rectum can lead to open sores (ulcers) on the inside lining of the rectum.

Fistulas. Sometimes ulcers extend completely through the intestinal wall, creating a fistula, an abnormal connection that can occur between different parts of your intestine, between your intestine and skin, or between your intestine and other organs, such as the bladder and vagina.

Prevention--To reduce your risk of proctitis, take steps to protect yourself from sexually transmitted infections (STIs). The surest way to prevent an STI is to abstain from sex, especially anal sex. If you choose to have sex, reduce your risk of an STI by:

·         Limiting your number of sex partners

·         Using a latex condom during each sexual contact

·         Not having sex with anyone who has any unusual sores or discharge in the genital area

HOMOEOPATHIC REMEDIES

Homoeopathy today is a rapidly growing system and is being practiced all over the world. It strength lies in its evident effectiveness as it takes a holistic approach towards the sick individual through promotion of inner balance  at mental, emotional, spiritual and physical levels. When proctitis   is concerned there are many effective medicines available in Homoeopathy , but the selection depends upon the individuality of the patient , considering mental and physical symptoms.

ALOE SOCOTRINA 30----Aloe Socotrina is one of the best medicine for proctitis with constant bearing down in rectum. There isa feeling of insecurity in rectum. Feeling of weakness and loss of power of anal sphincter. Stool passes without effort , almost unnoticed. Bleeding , sore and hot in rectum better by cold water application. Burning in anus and rectum. Jelly like stools with soreness in rectum after stool. A lot of mucus with pain in rectum after stool.

MERCURIUS SOL. 30---Merc . sol is another effective remedy for proctitis with burning, soreness and tenesmus in rectum. Stool scanty with blood and mucus covered with bile. Constant desire for stool. Weakness after stool.

NITRIC ACID 30—Nitric acid is considered another effective remedy for proctitis with violent tearing pain during stools. Stools tear the anus, even though soft. Violent cutting pains after stools, lasting for hours, walks in agony. Itching in anus from which oozes moisture. Profuse, bright red  from rectum during stool.

GAMBOGIA 3X---Gambogia is best for proctitis with severe bouts of diarrhea. Severe tensmus after stool with burning pain in anus.

NUX VOMICA 30—Nux vomica is an effective remedy  for proctitis with continuous, ineffectual urge to pass stool. Stool is incomplete and unsatisfactory. Feeling as if part of stool remained unexpelled. A constant feeling of uneasiness in rectum. Frequent ineffectual desire or passing but small quantities at each attempt.  Pain and itching in rectum.

RATANHIA 30---Ratanhia is indicated with severe pain in rectum while passing stool. There is a feeling of sharp splinters or broken glass in rectum. Dry heat at anus with sudden knife –like stitches. Burning in rectum like a fire. Burning pains before and after stools.