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Adverse Reactions to Enemas

February 1976 in “ JAMA ”

John F. Burnum

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TLDR Enemas can cause septicemia in elderly men with prostate infections.

The document discussed various medical observations and opinions. One section highlighted the rapid suppression of hemiballismus with haloperidol therapy, noting its effectiveness and the absence of recurrence after tapering off the drug. Another section debated the prognosis of Raynaud phenomenon, with differing views on whether it often leads to systemic disorders. A notable observation was the occurrence of telogen effluvium, a type of hair loss, in six patients following rapid weight loss from crash diets, suggesting that such diets can trigger this condition. Lastly, a letter mentioned septicemia as a complication of enemas in elderly men with prostate infections.

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