To give an enema means you are injecting fluid into the rectum. The fluid consists of pure warm (about 103 degrees Fahrenheit), water to which baking soda or salt can be added to make it isotonic. The amount of water is designed to gently and painlessly fill up the colon. This amount varies from person to person and should not be decided upon before treating the patient. An enema is used to treat constipation and should be used only as a last resort. Some people give an enema as a preventative measure to rid the colon of toxins.

Many people are embarrassed about discussing enemas. Nevertheless, an enema is a procedure that can provide relief from constipation. Correct administration of an enema involves no pain. Bowel cleansing takes place as the solution is released from the body and the blockage that was there is removed. Certain procedures have to be followed in order to give an enema properly.

The first step to giving someone an enema is to settle on what supplies are required. The most common supply is the enema bag and the solution that is wanted. Many people decide to make the solution themselves or opt to purchase it from outside. After the enema solution has been prepared, have the person lie on a flat surface, with the right leg bent at the knee. This will make the procedure much easier and more comfortable for the person.

Next, the tube of the enema bag gets inserted into the anus. This might feel uncomfortable to some, so it's advisable to lubricate the tube before you insert it. After the tube has been placed into the opening of the anus, the enema solution should be slowing introduced into the colon. Deep breathing will help easy the anxiety t hat some people may experience.

The most common negative side effect during an enema is dull cramps. If the patient starts to experience cramping, it can be eased by slowing down the amount of enema solution that is going into the anus. After all of the solution in the bag has been introduced into the anus, the enema bag and tube can be removed. The patient should wait for five minutes before expelling the solution.

A barium enema is an x-ray test used to establish normal and abnormal activities of the colon and rectum. In this test, barium, a white liquid substance, is put into the rectum and colon. The barium helps to enhance the x-ray film of the colon making it easier to determine if there are any abnormalities.

To give an enema means you are injecting fluid into the rectum. The fluid consists of pure warm (about 103 degrees Fahrenheit), water to which baking soda or salt can be added to make it isotonic. The amount of water is designed to gently and painlessly fill up the colon. Once the solution has been removed from the body, the subject is completely cleansed of whatever blockage there might have been, allowing bowel cleansing to take place. If this process sounds too invasive to you, consider Almighty Cleanse instead.