An Unusual Case of Proctitis and Rectal Abscess due to Irritants by Artemisia asiatica Smoke (Ssukjwahun).
10.4166/kjg.2016.67.4.212
- Author:
Seunghyup KIM
1
;
You Sun KIM
;
Seo Hyun KIM
;
Dong Hoon LEE
;
Se Jun PARK
;
Seo Young YUN
;
Dae Young KIM
;
Jeonghun LEE
;
Jeong Seop MOON
Author Information
1. Department of Internal Medicine, Inje University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. yousunk69@korea.com
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- Keywords:
Proctitis;
Rectal ulcer;
Abscess;
Irritants
- MeSH:
Abdomen/diagnostic imaging;
Abscess/*diagnosis;
Adult;
Artemisia/*chemistry/metabolism;
Female;
Humans;
Proctitis/*diagnosis/etiology;
Rectum/diagnostic imaging;
Sigmoidoscopy;
Smoke/*adverse effects;
Tomography, X-Ray Computed;
Ultrasonography
- From:The Korean Journal of Gastroenterology
2016;67(4):212-215
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Proctitis is an inflammatory change of rectal mucosa induced by various agents or stimulus. Among many etiologies, it may be caused by medical treatments such as radiation or antibiotics. Proctitis usually presents with rectal ulcer but abscess formation is uncommon. Therapy using Ssukjwahun exerts its effect by directly applying the smoke around genital area and anus with various medicinal brewed herbs, especially worm-wood. Secondary metabolite of this plant, monoterpene, is known to facilitate circulation, exert anti-inflammatory effect, and help control pain. Herein, we report an unusual case of infectious proctitis presenting with rectal ulcer and abscess formation after perianal application of warm steam made by Artemisia asiatica smoke for treatment of dysmenorrhea.
