What is an enema?

The tube of the enema is a long cylindrical shaped device, usually designed from plastic, which is connected to a bulb or syringe at one end. The opposite end is generally inserted into the rectum so that the enemas can be supplied from the bulb. Pipes can be long to achieve further into the anal cavity, or briefly clean the fecal mass from the lower walls of the rectum. They are generally used in medical environments before certain procedures, but can also be used patients at home to relieve occasional constipation.

Using the tube enema is usually reserved for enema models rather than a one -time. They are normally used when thorough cleaning of the colon and rectum is required, most often before the procedure, such as surgery or colonoscopy. The enema solution, often consisting of physiological solution, is pushed through the tube using a bulb or syringe at one end. This irrigates the large intestine and releases a faecal mass that can be compacted on anal walls.

The enema tube can be purchased from medical supply stores for home use and usually should treat serious cases of constipation. This should not be made frequently and any cases of constipation that will not disappear despite the right dietary changes and correct fluid consumption, should be reported to health care providers. The use of the enema more often than the directed could lead to the loss of muscle tonet in the muscles. In very rare cases, the tube can be inserted incorrectly and can cause very serious injury to the rectum, rectum or intestine.

Some dieters or those who want to cleanse the large intestine can use the enema tube to perform one or more enemas for weight loss. Once it is not harmful once, but repeated enemas can lead to health problems. Frequent intestinal movements could lead to dehydration and frequently insertion of enemas can damage the thsval of the rectum muscles. In the rareThe intestines may perforation. It is not recommended that they are made for this reason because it is not an effective means of weight loss.

After each use, the tube of the enema should be thoroughly washed with hot water and bleaching to kill any bacteria. Before storage, it should then be allowed to dry as a mold or mold could develop. Patients should never use the same rectum tube and any other area of ​​the body, including the vagina. Pipes are usually not used for vaginal douching, as the nozzles are usually more efficient and can reach too far into the vagina and force liquid or bacteria into the cervix.