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Rectal enemas can cause colitis, a rare complication. This case highlights acute colitis from a coffee enema, leading to severe abdominal pain and hematochezia.

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Gastroenterology
Colorectal Diseases

Background:

Rectal enemas are utilized for diagnostic and therapeutic reasons.
Enemas can infrequently induce colitis through mechanical, thermal, or chemical injury.
Coffee enemas are promoted in alternative medicine for constipation relief.

Observation:

A patient presented with severe abdominal pain and hematochezia.
The patient had recently undergone a coffee enema procedure.

Findings:

The patient was diagnosed with acute colitis.
The coffee enema was identified as the cause of the colitis.

Implications:

This case underscores the potential risks associated with coffee enemas.
Healthcare providers should be aware of enema-induced colitis as a differential diagnosis.
Further research may be warranted to understand the mechanisms and incidence of coffee enema-induced colitis.