Patient's question:
Breastfeeding requires a bowel movement more than six times a day. At first, I thought it was normal because it was breast milk causing "egg-like" stools and didn't pay attention. It continued until May when I got checked and was diagnosed with chronic enteritis. Later, after starting fish liver oil because of teething, I began uncontrollably having green watery stools mixed with some white substances. How should I adjust my diet?Doctor's answer:
Hello, mild proctitis only involves inflammation of the mucosa, while severe cases can affect the submucosal layer, muscle layer, or even surrounding tissues of the rectum. Sometimes only a part of the rectal mucosa is affected, while at other times the entire rectal mucosa may become inflamed, potentially involving inflammation of some parts of the colon as well. Proctitis is common in individuals with weak constitutions and low immunity, as well as those suffering from heart, lung, liver, gastrointestinal diseases, respiratory infections, post-infectious conditions, constipation, diarrhea, hemorrhoids, rectal prolapse, anal fistulas, polyps, anal and rectal stenosis, rectal tumors, rectal injuries, and foreign bodies. All of these conditions can cause inflammation of the rectum, and severe cases require immediate hospitalization for surgical treatment. Additionally, factors such as careless diet, excessive alcohol consumption, overeating spicy foods, improper long-term use of laxatives, excessive use of corrosive medications in the anus, and bacterial infections can also lead to proctitis.