Glossary Term:

Title

radiation proctitis

Phonetic

<b>ray</b>-dee-<b>A</b>-shun<b> </b>prok-<b>tie</b>-tis

Description

Anal and rectal irritation caused by radiation therapy to the pelvic area. Problems can include pain, frequent bowel movements, bowel urgency, bleeding, chronic burning, or rectal leakage.