Medi Grade Enema Kit for Adults, 2 Litres - Transparent, Hands-free Colonic Irrigation Home Kit for Enemas at Home with One-way Valve and Enema Bag - Perfect for Coffee Enema Kits & Colon Cleanse Kits

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Cirocchi R, Randolph J, Panata L, et al. The tip of the iceberg of colorectal perforation from enema: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Tech Coloproctol. 2020 Nov;24(11):1109-1119. doi:10.1007/s10151-020-02294-7

Oil-retention enema. This enema type is for people whose stool has hardened. The oil-retention enema softens the stool. The enemas used in this process usually contain 90-120 ml solution. The doctor may ask you to retain the solution for at least an hour to get effective results. Teekachunhatean S, et al. (2013). Pharmacokinetics of caffeine following a single administration of coffee enema versus oral coffee consumption in healthy male subjects.

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Retention enemas are designed to be held in your bowel for an extended period — usually a minimum of 15 minutes — before being released. Retention enemas may be water- or oil-based, which softens the stool and makes it easier for your body to expel. According to some enema advocates, when waste builds up in your colon over time, it leads to ailments like depression, fatigue, headaches, allergies, and irritability, and using enemas can provide relief. Offenbacher J, Kristol D, Cain D, Kim P, Nguyen V. An emergency department presentation of severe colitis after a home hydrogen peroxide enema. J Emerg Med. 2019 Aug;57(2):173-176. doi:10.1016/j.jemermed.2019.04.015 Probiotic. Mixing probiotics with water may cleanse your bowel while helping colonize your good gut bacteria. Lactobacillus reuteri enemas have been shown to reduce inflammation in children with ulcerative colitis. Cleansing enemas are water-based and meant to be held in the rectum for a short time to flush your colon. Once injected, they’re retained for a few minutes until your body rids itself of the fluid, along with loose matter and impacted stool in your bowel.

Kimura S, Hosoya K, Ogata K, Furuno T, Sogawa R, Takeuchi K, et al. Severity of constipation related to palonosetron during first-line chemotherapy: a retrospective observational study. Support Care Cancer. 2021 Aug;29(8):4723-4732. doi:10.1007/s00520-021-06023-0 But enemas and colon cleanses in general can result in symptoms like nausea, dehydration, and throwing off your natural electrolyte balance. Don’t attempt an enema unless you’ve talked to a doctor first. Improper tool use may also cause physical damage to your rectum, anus, or colon. Studies indicate that perforation of the bowel is not a rare complication of frequent enema use that could put your internal organs at risk of infection ( 3, 12, 19).Do not add any other ingredients to the saline solution unless your doctor advises you to. Even if you see them recommended online or by your family and friends, do not put fruit juices, herbs, vinegar, coffee, or alcohol into your enema. The risks posed by introducing these substances into your colon far outweigh any potential benefits. [3] X Research source