proctitis

Term ID

DOID:3127

Synonyms

• ulcerative proctitis

Definition

A rectal disease that involves inflammation of the rectal mucosa, which results from infection, inflammatory bowel disease, or radiation. Sexually transmitted pathogens (Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Chlamydia trachomatis, herpes simplex virus 1 and 2, Treponema pallidum) and enteric pathogens (Campylobacter, Shigella, Salmonella) are involved in the disease. Symptoms are rectal discomfort and bleeding. (2)

References

• ICD10CM:K62.89
• MESH:D011349
• NCI:C38011
• SNOMEDCT_US_2023_03_01:266534007
• UMLS_CUI:C0033246

Ontology

Human Disease   ( DOID:3127 )