10 Causes of Pelvic Pain
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Cause #8: Proctitis
Proctitis refers to the inflammation of the lining of the rectum and anus. This condition only affects the last 6 inches of the rectum. Patients often experience a continual urge to defecate, tenderness, and irritation in the affected region. There can also be blood or pus in the discharge from the anus along with cramps and pelvic pain. If there is bleeding, it can result in anemia, pallor, dizziness, weakness, and shortness of breath.
Proctitis can be idiopathic or caused by sexually transmitted infections such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, and herpes simplex virus 1 and 2.
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