Enema is a way to flush out the waste from the colon. It may be recommended prior to a medical diagnostic procedure like colonoscopy. Common ailments like constipation, fatigue, headaches, back aches may be relieved by an enema. Enema supplies and suppositories are a necessity for many individuals especially patients requiring bowel care. Choose from a comprehensive range of enema equipment and suppository supplies put together to provide an effective solution. HPFY offers suppository inserters, creams, bucket sets, enema bag sets, rectal tubes, enema solutions, bowel stimulators and more enema products from top manufacturers such as Bard, Medline Industries, Covidien/Medtronic, Amsino International at effective prices.
An enema administration is used to stimulate stool evacuation through bowel movement. It is a rectal liquid injection which is commonly used to relieve severe constipation. It works by inserting a solution of salt waterwhich causes bowel movement within a span of 5 minutes.
An enema will take up to an hour to work in total but will typically start taking effect after 5 minutes. If adverse effects occur, it is important to see a doctor before they worsen.
If there is no bowel movement after 5 minutes of using, try to empty bowel. Call a doctor promptly after using a saline enema and no liquid comes out of the rectum after 30 minutes, because dehydration could occur.
Instructions for every enema kits are different, but User most follow these general steps:
