The device for rectal lavage includes a generally rigid tubular body (10) having a relatively flexible tapered front end nozzle portion (12) for insertion into the anus (50) of a patient. A port (14) is provided for the insertion of an irrigation hose (16) into the device, which passes through a nozzle opening (18). At least one drain hole (20) is positioned in said nozzle (12), spaced from said opening (18), for the passage of irrigated fecal matter from the rectum (52) into the hollow interior (24) of said tubular body (10). A discharge outlet (22) member from the hollow interior (24) of said tubular body (10) for the discharge of irrigated fecal matter from the device. In the method, the device is inserted into the anus (50) of the patient, the irrigation hose (16) is fed through the device into the rectum (52) of the patient, irrigation fluid is passed through the irrigation hose (16) and irrigated fecal matter is allowed to pass through said drain holes (20) into the hollow interior (24) of said tubular body (10) and is discharged therefrom through said discharge outlet (22).
