Severe colitis induced by soap enemas.
A patient had severe colitis after soap enemas for five days. Elimination of the soap enemas resulted in resolution of the colitis. We suggest that soap enemas be avoided.
D003092:Colitis / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000209:etiology*; D004733:Enema / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012915:Soaps / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013501:Surface-Active Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*
D012915:Soaps; D013501:Surface-Active Agents