What is the difference between proctitis and rectal cancer

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Rectal cancer is a kind of terrible malignant tumor. Now more and more middle-aged and old people will suffer from rectal cancer. My uncle just diagnosed with rectal cancer some time ago. We also consulted the doctor about the difference between proctitis and rectal cancer. I know this problem better. Now I will tell you.

What is the difference between proctitis and rectal cancer

First of all: proctitis refers to the inflammation of rectal mucosa, muscle layer and surrounding tissues. Common proctitis are: acute proctitis, chronic proctitis, radiation proctitis, tuberculosis proctitis, etc. Proctitis is often caused by hemorrhoids, constipation, diarrhea and anal fistula.

Second: rectal cancer is a kind of malignant tumor. Some experts believe that the cause of rectal cancer may be related to food or genetics. In the past ten years, great changes have taken place in people's routine life style and eating habits.

Finally: proctitis is a benign disease, rectal cancer is a malignant disease, clinical manifestations can appear abdominal pain, bloody stool, but rectal cancer will appear emaciation, intestinal obstruction, and even other parts of the body metastasis symptoms.

matters needing attention

Patients with rectal cancer should be treated in regular cancer hospital as soon as possible. The early treatment effect is better. In terms of food, the intake of meat, protein and fat has increased a lot, and colorectal cancer has a significant increase trend. In terms of heredity, family members of rectal cancer or cancer family syndromes have a higher chance of getting cancer than ordinary people.