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Acute radiation proctitis is a self limiting condition and treated conservatively however in 20% of cases undergoing external beam radiation will require short interruptions in their treatment to improve symptoms.In case of chronic radiation proctitis treatment usually depends upon the severity and pattern of the symptoms. | |||
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Overview
Radiation proctitis is inflammation and damage to the lower parts of the colon after exposure to x-rays or other ionizing radiation as a part of radiation therapy. Radiation proctitis most commonly occurs after treatment for cancers such as cervical cancer, prostate cancer, and colon cancer. Radiation proctitis involves the lower intestine, primarily the sigmoid colon and the rectum.
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Differentiating Radiation proctitis overview from Other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
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Natural History, Complications, and Prognosis
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Acute radiation proctitis is a self limiting condition and treated conservatively however in 20% of cases undergoing external beam radiation will require short interruptions in their treatment to improve symptoms.In case of chronic radiation proctitis treatment usually depends upon the severity and pattern of the symptoms.