Hydrogen Peroxide Induced Colitis: A Case Report and Literature Review
Joint Authors
Pawar, Dushyant
Calara, Anna
Jacob, Roy
Beck, Nancy
Peiris, Alan N.
Source
Case Reports in Gastrointestinal Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2017, Issue 2017 (31 Dec. 2017), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2017-12-25
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Constipation is a common condition.
Hydrogen peroxide enemas have rarely been reported as a home remedy for constipation in the pediatric age group.
We present a case report and literature review of hydrogen peroxide induced colitis in pediatric siblings, aged 2 years and 9 years.
The siblings presented with vomiting and bloody diarrhea an hour following the enema.
Physical exam, vital signs, blood, and electrolyte counts were normal, but CT scans showed mucosal thickening of the rectum and colon.
Their symptoms resolved after oral intake was curtailed and fluids were replaced intravenously.
We discuss existing reports of complications from hydrogen peroxide enemas.
Patients may present with abdominal pain and bloody diarrhea.
Onset of symptoms varied from minutes to a day and bowel ulceration with necrosis and perforation has occurred, although fatality is rare.
Diagnostic tests included computed tomography (CT) scan, sigmoidoscopy, or biopsy.
Recovery period ranged from 3 days to 8 months.
Public education regarding the dangers of hydrogen peroxide enemas is needed.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Pawar, Dushyant& Calara, Anna& Jacob, Roy& Beck, Nancy& Peiris, Alan N.. 2017. Hydrogen Peroxide Induced Colitis: A Case Report and Literature Review. Case Reports in Gastrointestinal Medicine،Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-6.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Pawar, Dushyant…[et al.]. Hydrogen Peroxide Induced Colitis: A Case Report and Literature Review. Case Reports in Gastrointestinal Medicine No. 2017 (2017), pp.1-6.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Pawar, Dushyant& Calara, Anna& Jacob, Roy& Beck, Nancy& Peiris, Alan N.. Hydrogen Peroxide Induced Colitis: A Case Report and Literature Review. Case Reports in Gastrointestinal Medicine. 2017. Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1145570
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1145570