Acute radiation proctitis presents either during or up to 6 months after completion of radiation therapy. Acute radiation proctitis is essentially collateral damage from the oxygen-free radicals created by the radiation therapy itself.

Does radiation proctitis go away?

Radiation proctitis can begin during radiation treatment and last for a few months after treatment. Or it can occur years after treatment.

What is the best natural remedy for radiation proctitis?

Your doctor can help you figure out if probiotics are right for you. Vitamin C, 500 mg; and vitamin E, 400 IU; 3 times daily. One study found that taking vitamin C and E helped reduce symptoms of proctitis caused by radiation therapy.