radiation proctitis – treatment, Symptoms and Prevention

The main symptoms of radiation proctitis

• general weakness of the patient;
• elevated temperature;
• anus itching and burning;
• mucus and blood clots from the anus.

If you experience one or more symptoms at the same time, especially recently undergone radiotherapy is recommended to immediately consult a doctor proctologist. For an accurate diagnosis in addition to the examination of the rectum the doctor will prescribe get tested and get tested, namely:

• rectal mucosa biopsy;
• rectoscopy;
• smear the walls of the rectum.

Drug treatment of radiation proctitis

Today, the treatment of radiation proctitis is quite a difficult task. Usually, to relieve symptoms and discomfort to the patient is prescribed a complex treatment, which consists of:

• therapeutic regimen;
• a series of hygienic measures;
• drug treatment.

Carry out all the procedures can be easily at home, but if proctitis occurs in severe, it is more expedient to carry out the treatment in a hospital.

The first to successfully treat a patient needs a correct diet, during that eliminate any sharp, salted, sour and vegetable food, alcohol, juices and a variety of sweets. Equally important is the drinking regime. It is recommended to use low-fat soups in proctitis, pureed meat and dairy products.

Antimicrobial therapy may be after, how it will determine the sensitivity of pathogenic microflora to antibiotics. For this purpose, appoint crop of intestinal contents. Duration of treatment and dosage is determined by the doctor.

Under hygienic procedure involves treatment of radiation proctitis enemas, that make a decoction of chamomile and solution Collargol. After the acute inflammation subsided possible to carry out treatment with sitz baths with potassium permanganate solution, warm shower in the crotch area and oil mikroklizm.

People's treatment of radiation proctitis

Today, in addition to conventional treatment is very effective herbal medicine to supplement its. However, before you apply them you need, consult a doctor.

1. Donnyk. Remove the pain, reduce swelling and restore blood formula, you can use this plant. Melilotus take a warm drink. To do this, fill one - of herbs 0,5 liters of boiling water and infuse for 15-20 minutes. You need to drink throughout the day as a tea.

2. Sea buckthorn. After radiation therapy is recommended to use all parts of the plant. Berries and buckthorn oil is used in food. Besides, Oil may be applied to the damaged surface anus, as well as for mikroklizm.

However, do not forget, that using herbal medicine in any case it is impossible to refuse medical treatment. After all, under the condition of modern treatment and the implementation of all recommendations, the disease can quickly win.