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*
Common symptoms
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Common symptom
Pain
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Nothing reported yet
Common symptom
Stress
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Nothing reported yet
Common symptom
Depressed mood
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Nothing reported yet
Common symptom
Fatigue
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Nothing reported yet
Common symptom
Anxious mood
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Nothing reported yet
*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 | Proportion | # of patients |
---|---|---|
<20 | 1 | |
20s | 4 | |
30s | 4 | |
40s | 2 | |
50s | 3 | |
60s | 2 | |
70+ | 2 |
Distribution of sex
Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
---|---|---|
Male | 5 | |
Female | 12 |