What is ulcerative proctitis

Condition analysis:
Ulcerative Proctitis is a type of ulcerative colitis that affects the rectum. The symptoms of this form of proctitis may include bleeding from the rectum, the need to go to the bathroom frequently, tenesmus, diarrhea or constipation, and rectal pain. People with ulcerative proctitis tend to have episodes when the symptoms worsen and periods without symptoms, although the course of the disease varies among affected individuals. Treatment involves applying 5-aminosalicylic acid (5-ASA) or steroid creams to the rectum. In some cases, an oral version of 5-ASA is used to prevent episodes.

Instructions:
Foods that Make Ulcerative Colitis Worse: The foods that make ulcerative colitis worse typically depend on the person and the location of inflammation. For some people, fiber is bothersome during flare-ups because high-fiber foods are harder to digest. Removing fibrous foods like nuts, seeds, whole grains, and raw fruits and vegetables from the diet is sometimes called a low-residue diet. Although this can help people with ulcerative colitis to ease pain, cramps and other symptoms, it does not get rid of inflammation.

If raw fruits and vegetables lead to discomfort, it may help to steam, bake or stew them. This makes foods in the cabbage family, such as nutrient-dense broccoli and cauliflower, easier to digest. Some other problematic products include spicy and fatty foods and caffeinated, carbonated drinks.

People with ulcerative colitis may have trouble with these foods and drinks: alcohol, caffeine, carbonated drinks, dairy products (for people who are lactose intolerant or sensitive), raw fruits and vegetables, seeds, dried beans, peas and legumes, dried fruits, foods that have sulfur or sulfate
high-fiber foods, meat, nuts and crunchy nut butters, popcorn, products that have sorbitol (like sugar-free gum and candies), refined sugar, spicy foods.