Proctitis

Also known as:  Rectitis

Proctitis is an ailment involving Inflammation of the Mucous Membrane of the Rectum.

 Epidemic Gangrenous Proctitis (also known as Bicho;  Caribi;  Indian Sickness) is a generally fatal disease that affects children in tropical regions.  It is characterized by gangrenous ulceration of the rectum and anus and is accompanied by frequent, watery Diarrhea.

 Idiopathic Proctitis (also known as Chronic Ulcerative Proctitis) is probably a variant of Ulcerative Colitis involving the Rectum.  Some cases of Idiopathic Proctitis progress to involve the remainder of the Colon.