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By Mayo Clinic staffIf you have any of the signs or symptoms of proctitis, especially if you engage in high-risk sexual behavior, contact your doctor. Severe bleeding, anemia from blood loss and dehydration from diarrhea require immediate treatment. If you have any of these signs and symptoms, or if you experience severe pain, seek immediate care.