How to make an enema at home

Enema is a treatment procedure that helps cleanse the colon of feces. The principle of the procedure is as follows - in the anus, namely, in the cavity of the colon under pressure, a fluid is introduced that dilutes the stool and displays them out. Usually, plain water is used for the enema, but depending on what the purpose is, you can prepare antiseptic solutions, decoctions of herbs, oil formulations for the procedure. It is very important to choose a comfortable water temperature - about 37 degrees. Excessively cold or hot liquid can cause additional discomfort.

What is an enema for?

1. The most common reason an enema is given, especially at home, is constipation. Stagnation of stool can often not move through the intestines, because the feces are too dry and hard, more like stones. In this case, enema will help to increase peristalsis and shift the waste of human life. This is the easiest and safest way to cause constipation.
2. Colon cleansing is simply necessary before diagnostic measures. Some types of research (for example, endoscopy of the colon) implies the presence of an empty and clean intestine. This allows the doctor with the help of equipment to properly examine the intestinal wall.
3. A cleansing enema is an integral part of preparing a pregnant woman for childbirth. After all, the full intestine presses on the uterus, preventing it from contracting normally. 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 done with various types of poisoning and intoxication. To quickly wash the toxin out of the body, they make an enema, because often harmful substances accumulate on the intestinal walls.
5. A cleansing enema is used as an additional measure for weight loss. It helps to rid the intestines of the remains of feces, remove toxins, protect the body from intoxication.
6. If medicinal compositions are used instead of plain water, you can locally act on various inflammations of the colon. Enemas with drugs are also indicated for dysbiosis.

For the sake of justice, I would like to note that the frequent use of an enema can cause irreparable harm to health. The constant and thoughtless washing out of beneficial microflora often leads to the extinction of beneficial bacteria. Enema can not be done more than once a week, unless there is a doctor’s indication. But how to make an enema yourself?

How to make an enema at home

Typically, an enema uses a pear-douche, which has a volume of 100 to 500 ml. Small pears are intended for children, large - for adults. So let's get started.

For the procedure, you need a couch on which the patient is placed. Most often this is a child, an elderly person, a disabled person or a bedridden patient who cannot make an enema on his own. About how to make an enema yourself, you will learn a little later.

1. For the procedure you will need a syringe with a sterile tip, oilcloth, a basin, a petroleum jelly, disposable rubber 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 a 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 the person is lying, you will need a pot or a duck, which should be nearby.
4. The patient lies on his left side, buttocks slightly bulges back. The tip should be lubricated with vaseline and inserted into the anus with twisting movements before the tip rests against the colon or feces. Typically, the tip is inserted 5-7 cm. Then, carefully, but surely, the pear is squeezed so that water enters the intestine.
5. In general, the procedure is not pleasant - it brings discomfort. However, it is worth to be patient. If during the procedure a person experiences pain, fluid intake stops and resumes when the pain subsides.
6. During fluid administration, it is very useful to do a light massage of the abdomen (circular movements in a clockwise direction).
7. After injecting the fluid, the patient should try to retain water in the intestine for at least a long time (at least 10 minutes). When the urge becomes unbearable, the patient is emptied, trying not to leave water in the intestines.
8. After the procedure, everything is washed and cleaned. It is better to take oilcloth disposable so that it can be discarded after use. The tip and pear are thoroughly washed and sterilized.

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

How to make an enema for yourself

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

In principle, the scheme of action is the same as with the enema procedure of another person. An enema must be filled with warm water so that there is no air left in it. If air enters the intestine, the sensation will not be pleasant. After that, you need to choose a comfortable pose. You can kneel and elbows, if you are comfortable. You can also lie on your left side in the fetal position and try to insert the tip in this position. Remember to grease the tip with oil, cream, or oily ointment. After injecting the liquid, hold out as long as possible before emptying, so that the effect of the enema is maximum.

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

How to make an enema with Esmarch's mug

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

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

As medicinal solutions, you can use some decoctions instead of plain water. For example, a decoction of catnip will quickly remove the temperature and withstand repeated constipation. Lemon juice added to enema water helps cleanse the intestines from poisoning. A decoction of chamomile and calendula soothes and heals inflammation on the mucous membrane of the large intestine.

How to make an enema for a child

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

Infants of the first years of life can not walk on the potty, so before you give the baby an enema, you need to lay an oilcloth.The child needs to be put on its side, the knees pressed to the chest. Carefully insert the tip no further than 2 cm in the ass. The pear must be a child so that the volume of injected fluid corresponds to the age of the child. Carefully pour in a small stream. After that, try to distract the baby, if possible, so that he does not immediately realize his urges.

Doing an enema is often not recommended. Enema can be used as an emergency measure, but not always. If the baby suffers from constipation, you need to try to normalize his nutrition and intestinal microflora.

Enema should be in every home - it can save you from many problems. Despite the fact that the procedure is delicate and rather uncomfortable, it will quickly eliminate constipation in the safest way.

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