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Having an urge to urinate and bleeding on rectum? It may be elevated as a result of ulcerative proctitis. It is a type of ulcerative colitis that is localized in the rectum and is accompanied by inflammation and ulcers. GastroDoxs is a medical service company with a proposal to Dr. Scott patients in Houston the opportunity to be diagnosed and treated fast and individually.
Dr. Scott Liu, MD, is a board-certified gastroenterologist with over six years of experience and a background in military medicine. He earned his medical degree from the University of Maryland, Baltimore, completed his Internal Medicine residency at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, and finished his Gastroenterology fellowship through the National Capital Consortium. Dr. Liu provides comprehensive care for a broad range of digestive conditions, including abdominal pain, acid reflux, liver disease, chronic diarrhea, and colon cancer screening. He is a member of the American College of Gastroenterology and is known for his disciplined, patient-focused approach and clear communication.
Common Causes and Risk Factors
Immune reaction - the body's immune system mistakenly attacks the rectal lining
Family history - having relatives with inflammatory bowel disease raises your risk
Triggers - stress, infections, or certain foods can provoke flare-ups
Age - most diagnoses occur between ages 15 and 35
Lifestyle factors - smoking and some medications may worsen symptoms
Signs and Symptoms
Bright red blood or mucus in your stool
Urgent, frequent need to pass stool (tenesmus)
Mild to moderate cramps in the lower abdomen
Diarrhea that often eases after a bowel movement
Sensation of incomplete evacuation after going
How Dr. Scott Diagnoses Ulcerative Proctitis?
Dr. Scott takes time to understand your symptoms through a focused diagnostic process:
Medical History and Physical Exam
He begins with the questions on rectal bleeding, urgency, mucus in the stool, and bowel habit change. Physical examination will help in the examination of localized inflammation/tenderness around the rectum, so a rectal examination which incorporates a digital rectal examination will help.
Blood Tests
With the assistance of complete blood count (CBC), C-reactive protein (CRP), and erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), we do measure anemia or systemic inflammation.
Stool Tests
Stool sample is used to eliminate infection like C. difficile, parasites or bacteria etiology which could present the same proctitis like symptoms.
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy with Biopsy
This is done so as to observe the mucosa of the rectum directly under a microscope which is done by Dr. Scott. A Biopsy samples reflect the inflammation trends that coincide with the ulcerative proctitis and also eradicates it due to other diseases such as infection or ischemia.
Imaging (if needed)
Isolated proctitis can not generally require it, but pelvic MRI may be implemented, in cases where the case is of atypical or refractory so as to exclude a deeper involvement or other diagnosis.
Treatment
Our Team offers a full range of care for ulcerative proctitis.
Lifestyle and Diet Changes
Try a low-residue diet to that end to ease bowel movements.
Stay hydrated and take plenty of water.
Stress gets rid of yoga, breathing or therapy.
Lessen the symptoms by consuming smaller more frequent meals.
Medications
5-ASA drugs (mesalamine suppositories and enemas) to reduce inflammation.
mid-term corticosteroids Acute control of corticosteroid flare.
Immunomodulators to suppress hyperactivation of the immune system.
Moderate to severe/refractory cases Biologics.
Little-Intrusive, Rampant
Topical care supplied into the rectum.
On-site endoscopy of mucosal healing.
Surgical treatment of isolated treatment-resistant cases.
Dr. Scott Liu, MD, is a board-certified gastroenterologist with over six years of experience and a background in military medicine. He earned his medical degree from the University of Maryland, Baltimore, completed his Internal Medicine residency at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, and finished his Gastroenterology fellowship through the National Capital Consortium. Dr. Liu provides comprehensive care for a broad range of digestive conditions, including abdominal pain, acid reflux, liver disease, chronic diarrhea, and colon cancer screening. He is a member of the American College of Gastroenterology and is known for his disciplined, patient-focused approach and clear communication.
Frequently Asked Questions
What triggers a flare-up?
The causes of flares could be related to the absent drug taking, the presence of infections, stress or certain food categories.
How long does a flare last?
It can require several days or several weeks. The flare can be minimized by giving it the due attention.
Are there any differences between ulcerative colitis and Crohn?
No. The small intestine is not attacked by ulcerative colitis. There may be any part of the digestive tract which can be infested with Crohn disease.
Can diet rectify ulcerative colitis?
No. The diet plays a significance in the treatment of the symptoms and there is a need to treat inflammation with medicine.
What is the distinction between biologic and 5-ASA?
The use of 5-ASA medications should be used to treat moderate and mild cases, including mesalamine. Biologics are more resistant therapies that are employed in the instance of failure with the alternative therapies or moderate/severe illness.
How regular are my colonoscopy appointments?
Most of patients need one to three colonoscopy in a year to inspect the damages caused by inflammation and cancer risks.
Do they have new treatments?
Yes. Dr. Scott offers the latest treatments that are approved by the FDA like JAK inhibitors and updated biologic treatment.
