How to do an enema at home

Enema is a medical procedure that helps cleanse the colon of the faecal masses. The principle of the procedure is as follows - in the anus, namely, in the cavity of the large intestine under the pressure of the fluid is injected, which dilutes the feces and brings them to the outside. Usually, simple water is used for an enema, however, depending on the purpose that is pursued, you can prepare antiseptic solutions, decoctions of herbs, and oil formulations for the procedure. It is very important to choose a comfortable water temperature - about 37 degrees. Excessively cold or hot liquid may cause additional discomfort.

What is the enema for?

1. The most common reason for doing an enema, and especially at home is constipation. Stagnation of feces often cannot move through the intestines, because the feces are too dry and hard, more like stones.In this case, an enema will help strengthen peristalsis and move human waste. This is the easiest and safest way to cause emptying when constipated.
2. Colon cleansing is a must before diagnostic measures. Some types of research (eg, colon endoscopy) imply the presence of empty and clean intestines. This allows the physician to properly examine the bowel wall with the aid of the apparatus.
3. Cleansing enema is an integral part of preparing a pregnant woman for childbirth. After all, the full intestine puts pressure on the uterus, preventing it from normally reducing. Therefore, in order to at least slightly facilitate the process of childbirth and avoid aesthetic embarrassment, an enema is done in advance, before childbirth.
4. Enema is also made in case of poisoning and intoxication of various types. To quickly flush out the toxin from the body, they do an enema, because often harmful substances accumulate on the intestinal walls.
5. Cleansing enema is used as an extra measure for weight loss. It helps to rid the intestines of the remnants of feces, remove toxins, protect the body from intoxication.
6. If instead of simple water to use medicinal formulations, you can topically affect a variety of inflammation of the colon. Enemas with drugs are also indicated for dysbacteriosis.

For the sake of justice, I would like to note that frequent use of an enema can cause irreparable harm to health. Constant and thoughtless leaching of beneficial microflora often leads to the extinction of beneficial bacteria. Enema should not be done more than once a week, unless instructed by a doctor. But how to do an enema yourself?

How to do an enema at home

Usually for an enema pear syringe is used, which has a volume of from 100 to 500 ml. Small pears are designed for children, large - for adults. So let's get started.

For the procedure, you will need a couch on which the patient is placed. Most often, this is a child, an elderly person, a disabled person, or a lying patient who cannot make an enema for himself. How to make an enema to yourself, you will learn a little later.

1. For the procedure, you will need a syringe with a sterile tip, oilcloth, a basin, petroleum jelly, rubber disposable gloves.
2. Warm water is collected in the pear - 36-37 degrees.The pear should be as complete as possible so that there is no air in it.
3. On the couch or bed you need to lay an oilcloth. It is best to do the procedure in the immediate vicinity of the toilet, so that the patient does not have to run too far. If a person is still lying, you will need a pot or a duck, which should be near.
4. The patient lies on the left side, buttocks slightly back out. The tip should be lubricated with petroleum jelly and twisting movements into the anus before the tip rests in the large intestine or feces. Typically, the tip is injected 5-7 cm. Then carefully, but surely, the pear is squeezed so that the water enters the intestine.
5. In general, the procedure is not pleasant - it brings discomfort. However, it is worth suffering. If, during the procedure, a person experiences pain, fluid intake is stopped and resumed when the pain subsides.
6. During the introduction of the fluid is very useful to do a light massage of the abdomen (in a circular motion clockwise).
7. After entering the liquid, the patient should try as long as possible to retain water in the intestine (at least 10 minutes). When the urge becomes unbearable, the patient is emptied, trying not to leave water in the intestine.
8. After the procedure, everything is washed and cleaned.It is better for the oilcloth to be disposable, so that it can be thrown away after use. The tip and pear are thoroughly washed and sterilized.

This detailed action algorithm will help you do an enema yourself, without the help of medical staff.

How to do an enema yourself

Often in life there are cases when the procedure of clipping needs to be done here and now. In addition, the aesthetic side of the issue forces many to do an enema on their own, without the help of outsiders.

In principle, the scheme of action is the same as in the other person’s enema procedure. An enema must be typed with warm water so that there is no air left in it. If the air gets into the intestine - the feeling will not be pleasant. After that, you need to choose a comfortable position. You can kneel and elbow if you are comfortable. You can also lie on your left side in the fetal position and try to insert the tip in that position. Do not forget to grease the tip with oil, cream or greasy ointment. After entering the liquid, hold on as much time as possible before emptying, so that the effect of the enema is maximized.

If you are a mobile person with less than 100 kg of weight, it will not be difficult to make an enema yourself.

How to make an enema with Esmarkh mug

Esmarch's mug is a enema system, which consists of a 1-2-liter rubber water container, tube, tip and tap for adjusting the intensity of the infusion stream.

Water is taken into the tank and suspended at a height of 1.5 meters. In hospitals, for this purpose, special racks for droppers are used, and at home you can use a hanger, a corner of the cabinet, an interior door. The tap opens so that air escapes from the tube. After that, the tip is smeared with cream, as in the previously described methods, and is introduced into the intestine. Then a thin stream of fluid flows into the intestine. After all the liquid has been injected, the patient waits for the maximum time and then runs to the restroom. The Esmarch Mug due to its volume allows you to make a deeper and thorough cleansing of the intestines.

As a medicinal solution, you can use some decoctions instead of plain water. For example, decoction of catnip allows you to quickly remove the temperature and resist re-constipation.Lemon juice, added to the water for the enema, helps to clean the intestines from poisoning. A decoction of chamomile and calendula soothes and heals inflammation in the mucous membrane of the large intestine.

How to make an enema baby

Features of children's enema are that the baby can not talk about their feelings. Of course, during the procedure, the child is crying. But this is not always due to pain. In most cases, he simply worries about an incomprehensible procedure - he does not understand what is being done to him and feels danger.

Infants of the first years of life can not go to the pot, so before you make a child an enema, you need to lay an oilcloth. The child should be put on its side, knees pressed to the chest. Carefully insert the tip no more than 2 cm into the ass. The pear should be childish, so that the volume of injected fluid corresponds to the age of the child. Gently pour the liquid in a small stream. After that, try to distract the baby, if it is possible, so that he does not immediately realize his desires.

Making an enema is often not recommended.Enema can be used as an emergency measure, but not permanently. If the baby suffers from constipation, you should try to normalize its nutrition and intestinal microflora.

Enema should be in every home - it can get rid of many problems. Despite the fact that the procedure is delicate and rather uncomfortable, it allows you to quickly eliminate constipation in the safest way.

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