(K62.7) Radiation proctitis
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Diagnosis radiation proctitis is diagnosed Women are 5.62% more likely than Men
Men receive the diagnosis radiation proctitis
9 973 (0.9 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Women receive the diagnosis radiation proctitis
20 345 (1.7 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease radiation proctitis - Men aged 65-69 and Women aged 80-84
Disease Features radiation proctitis
Radiation proctitis - what does this mean
What happens during the disease - radiation proctitis
Clinical Pattern
How does a doctor diagnose
- Colonoscopy
- Barium Enema
- Sigmoidoscopy
- CT Scan
- MRI Scan
- Ultrasound
- Biopsy
Treatment and Medical Assistance
- Prescribing anti-inflammatory medications
- Administering topical medications to reduce inflammation
- Administering topical ointments to reduce irritation
- Administering topical steroids to reduce inflammation
- Administering enemas to reduce inflammation
- Administering oral medications to reduce inflammation
- Administering radiation therapy to reduce inflammation
- Administering dietary and lifestyle modifications to reduce inflammation
- Administering physical therapy to reduce inflammation
- Administering psychotherapy to reduce inflammation
Radiation proctitis - Prevention
Main symptoms of the disease radiation proctitis
Constipation
(Strained bowel movements, Infrequent bowel movements, Difficulty passing stool, Hardened stool, Blocked bowel, Backed-up bowels, Sluggish intestines, Stiff feces, Clogged bowels, Clogged intestines, Stalled digestion, Backed-up colon, Trouble elimina...)
Constipation is a common digestive disorder characterized by infrequent bowel movements, difficulty passing stools, and hard, dry stools. It may also be accompanied by abdominal pain, bloating, and feelings of incomplete evacuation. Constipation typically develops over time due to dietary changes, l...
Pain during bowel movements
(Ache during defecation, Soreness during defecation, Agony during defecation, Distress during defecation, Torture during defecation, Hurt during defecation, Anguish during defecation, Misery during defecation, Agony during evacuation, Distress during ...)
Pain during bowel movements is a common symptom of digestive conditions. It can range from mild discomfort to severe cramping, and may be accompanied by other symptoms such as rectal bleeding, mucus discharge, or abdominal bloating. Pain typically develops gradually and increases as the stool passes...
Lower abdominal pain
(Stomach ache, Abdominal discomfort, Abdominal cramps, Abdominal tenderness, Pelvic pain, Groin pain, Intestinal pain, Bellyache, Dyspepsia, Colic)
Lower abdominal pain is a common symptom experienced in the lower abdomen, just above the pubic bone. It can range from a dull ache to a sharp, stabbing sensation and can be short-lived or long-lasting. It may be accompanied by other symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, bloating, constipation, gas, an...
Diarrhea
(Loose stools, Runny stool, Frequent bowel movements, Watery stool, Bowel incontinence, Unformed stool, Intestinal distress, Stomach upset, Intestinal disorder, Bowel irregularity)
Diarrhea is an increase in the frequency, volume and fluid content of bowel movements. It can range from loose, watery stools to frequent, watery bowel movements. It is often accompanied by abdominal pain, cramping, bloating, gas and an urgent need to use the bathroom. Diarrhea can be acute, lasting...
Blood in stool
(Rectal bleeding, Hematochezia, Maroon stool, Gastrointestinal bleeding, Melena, Hemorrhagic stool)
Blood in stool is a symptom of a wide range of medical conditions, from minor to serious. It can appear as bright red blood, black or tarry stools, or blood mixed in with the stool. It can be caused by something as simple as hemorrhoids or as serious as cancer. It usually develops over time and can ...
Vaginal discharge
(Vaginal secretions, Vaginal fluid, Vaginal mucus, Vaginal discharge, Vaginal spotting, Vaginal wetness, Vaginal leakage, Vaginal output, Vaginal excretion, Vaginal secretion)
Vaginal discharge is a common symptom of many underlying conditions. It can range from clear and watery to thick and mucous-like. It can vary in color from white to yellow or green and may have an unpleasant odor. It often increases in amount during ovulation and can vary in consistency throughout t...