[Coffee enema induced acute colitis]

Korean J Gastroenterol. 2008 Oct;52(4):251-4.
[Article in Korean]

Abstract

Rectal enema used for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes infrequently causes colitis. In medical practice, enemas are known to incidentally bring about colitis by mechanical, thermal, or direct chemical injuries. Coffee enema is told to ameliorate the constipation in alternative medicine. We hereby report a case of acute colitis resulting from coffee enema, which was presented with severe abdominal pain and hematochezia.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Acute Disease
  • Aged
  • Coffee / adverse effects*
  • Colitis / chemically induced
  • Colitis / diagnosis*
  • Colitis / pathology
  • Colonoscopy
  • Enema*
  • Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Rectal Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed

Substances

  • Coffee