What is solitary rectal ulcer syndrome?

Solitary rectal ulcer syndrome (SRUS) is a rare disorder characterized by rectal bleeding, straining, and pelvic fullness. It may be associated with rectal prolapse. Treatment varies depending on the severity of symptoms and may include conservative management with stool bulking agents or surgery.

How do members experience solitary rectal ulcer syndrome?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with solitary rectal ulcer syndrome*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for solitary rectal ulcer syndrome*

Who has solitary rectal ulcer syndrome on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 4
30s 4
40s 2
50s 3
60s 2
70+ 2

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 5
Female 12