Why is it difficult to pass gas with proctitis?

Written by Huang Gang
Gastroenterology
Updated on March 15, 2025
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When the condition of proctitis is severe, it will manifest as local congestion and swelling of the anus, causing a noticeable sensation of prolapse which affects gas and stool passage. It is important for those with proctitis to pay attention to a bland diet and avoid spicy and irritating foods such as chili peppers, onions, raw scallions, raw ginger, and raw garlic, as these can exacerbate the condition.

Normally, it is important to ensure smooth bowel movements, consume more green vegetables and fruits with roughage, and exercise more to promote gastrointestinal motility, alleviate constipation, and relieve dry stools. If the proctitis is severe, mesalazine suppositories can be used for administering medicine inside the anus, and Recuperation New Liquid can be used for enema to protect the intestinal mucosa. It is also important to maintain hygiene and cleanliness, and warm water or potassium permanganate sitz baths can be utilized.

(Please follow medical advice regarding medication use.)

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Can you eat fish with colitis?

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Do people with proctitis fart a lot?

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Will rectal inflammation make it painful to defecate?

Whether defecation causes anal pain in proctitis requires specific analysis. If the symptoms of proctitis are mild, defecation might not necessarily result in anal pain. If proctitis is accompanied by ulcers or infections, resulting in severe inflammation of the rectum, and if there are also anal fissures, defecation might cause anal pain. Regarding the severity of proctitis, it’s important to promptly conduct thorough examinations such as a digital rectal exam or an anoscopy to confirm the diagnosis, and adopt appropriate treatment measures based on the severity.