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What Causes Solitary Rectal Ulcer Syndrome?

Posted on Wed, 17 Dec 2014

Question: Could EXTREME Food Bourne illness cause Colitis which then becomes Solitary Rectal Ulcer Syndrome?

Answered by Dr. Dr Samir Patil (27 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
no

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Unlikely
Solitary rectalnulcer syndrome is related to

chronic constipation or recurrent straining

or digitalization( inserting finger in the anus to remove stools)

or dys synergistic defecation( improper coordination of the pelvic muscles)

Acute food poisoning and colitis will cause rectal ulcers but won't cause solitary rectal ulcer syndrome.
Hope this helps
Do get back in case you have further queries
Regards
Dr Samir Patil

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Dr Samir Patil (29 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
yes

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
The answer to your question is - "yes" rectal ulcers can be caused by colitis.
Hope this helps
Regards
Dr XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
Replied by Dr. XXXXXXX XXXXXXX , 1 hour ago

....... You said that Colitis could cause rectal ulcers. Extreme food bourne illness can cause infectious colitis.

So how can you say that Food Bourne Illness can't cause rectal ulcers???

Answered by Dr. Dr Samir Patil (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
yes possible

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
It is unlikely but possible
Regards
Dr Samir Patil

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj