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Caustic enemas, like hydrochloric acid, can cause severe rectal injury and complications. This case highlights the dire consequences of self-administered enemas, necessitating surgical intervention for symptom relief.

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  • Gastroenterology
  • Toxicology
  • Colorectal Surgery

Background:

  • Rectitis from caustic enemas is rare but serious.
  • Causes include suicide attempts, homicide, iatrogenic factors, and errors.
  • Consequences range from fatal injury to long-term disability.

Observation:

  • A patient with a history of alcoholism, depression, and esophageal cancer recurrence self-administered a hydrochloric acid enema.
  • This resulted in lower bowel stenosis and diarrhea.

Findings:

  • Caustic enema administration led to severe rectal injury.
  • The patient developed lower bowel stenosis and debilitating diarrhea.

Implications:

  • Prompt surgical intervention, such as colostomy, may be necessary to manage complications.
  • This case underscores the critical need for awareness and prevention of caustic enema misuse.