Salem [salem] as a boys' name is pronounced SAY-lem. It is of Hebrew origin, and the meaning of Salem is peace. Related to Shalom and Solomon. Biblical: name of the ancient city that later was identified with Jerusalem. In America, the name has been used for many cities and towns including the capital of Oregon and the historic coastal town in Massachusetts, site of the Salem witch trials and setting of Nathaniel Hawthorne's tale, The House of the Seven Gables.
Proctitis often causes a great deal of pain as well as mucus in the stool, the frequent urge to have a bowel movement, rectal bleeding, rectal pain, abdominal pain, diarrhea and pain during a bowel movement. Treatment for proctitis depends on the underlying causes of the condition.
Mucus lubricates surfaces and allows materials to pass smoothly. Some amount of mucus in the stool is normal; however, significant amounts of mucus and mucus accompanied by diarrhea, pain or blood may signify an intestinal condition such as infection or inflammation. Increased amounts of mucus in the stool can also occur with cancers of the colon or rectum or with bowel obstruction. Inflammatory conditions of the bowel, such as ulcerative colitis and Crohnâs disease, can cause abdominal cramping and bloating. Diarrhea is common with these conditions, although constipation can also occur. In addition, blood may be present in the stool as a result of ongoing damage to the intestinal lining.