You may need an enema if you deal with frequent CSDs, help detoxify, or prepare for bowel surgery.You can mix a solution that will help you comfortably pass stool if you've talked with your doctor about an enema.Table salt, warm water and clean supplies are all you need.
Step 1: Put 4 cups of water into a bottle.
Put 4 cups of warm tap water directly into a sterile bottle that is large enough to hold the water.If you want to sterilize the bottle, boil it in water for 5 minutes or run it through your dishwasher on the hottest setting.Although tap water is safe to use, you can also use distilled water.The water should be warm between 98 and 104 F.
Step 2: Table salt can be added to the bottle.
The table salt should be dropped into the bottle with the warm water.It's important not to look at the amount of salt or the strength of the solution.
Step 3: Shake the bottle to get the salt out.
Ensure the cap is screwed on tightly so no water leaks and vigorously shake the bottle until you see the salt dissolving in the water.It should take around 30 seconds.Since there's very little salt in the water, the solution will be clear.
Step 4: Warm saline should be put into the enema bag.
Adults will need to pour 2 cups of solution into a bag if your doctor tells you how much solution to use.Kids between the ages of 6 and 12 should get 1 2 cups of solution, while kids between 2 and 6 should use 4 cups.
Step 5: If your doctor recommends it, put it in the bag.
If you have inflammatory bowel disease or ulcerative colitis, your doctor may recommend that you add 2 to 6 teaspoons of glycerin or prescription medication to treat the condition.Add these medications to an enema according to your doctor's prescription.You might need to take them at certain times of the day.
Step 6: Before having an enema, you need your doctor's consent.
There are a number of reasons why your doctor might recommend an enema.They can help if you're having a hard time passing stool.If you're going to have a surgery, your doctor might prescribe an enema.The enema is usually done around 2 hours before the procedure.
Step 7: Do you want your doctor to recommend a dose?
Ask your doctor to prescribe a specific type if they think you'd benefit from doing an enema at home.They should tell you how often to perform the enema and how much liquid to use.Frequent enemas can damage your colon or lead to dependence on them, so it's important to closely follow your prescription.
Step 8: The enema kit should be used to prevent infections.
sterile tools are important for each enema.The kit contains a sterile enema bag and tubing.It might also include a lubricant.You can buy enema kits online.
Step 9: The enema should be administered.
You can either hang the bag on a hook above your rectum or have someone hold it for you.The fluid can flow freely if the enema bag is positioned this way.Rub the skin around your anus and the nozzle of the enema tube.Bring your legs up towards your chest while lying on your side.You need to insert the nozzle into your anus until it's about 3 inches deep.The solution will move into your bowels.If you're having trouble putting the nozzle in, try bearing down.
Step 10: The enema can be held in for up to 15 minutes.
Wait for at least 5 minutes and stay in the same position.You should start to feel the urge to pass stool once the enema is done.If you feel unwell, try to relax and breathe slowly.You may need to hold the enema for up to 60 minutes if you add glycerin to the solution.
Step 11: Remove the enema and stool from the toilet.
If you're ready for a bowel movement, sit on the toilet in the restroom.If you're sitting for a while before you have a movement, don't worry, it may take some time to expel the enema and pass stool.You don't want to defecate if you stay on the toilet.
Step 12: There are risks of using enemas at home.
There are many side effects of enemas.If your doctor advises you to do an enema, you should only do it if you pierce a hole in your colon.Ask your doctor if the enema can be done in the hospital if you don't feel comfortable doing it at home.
Step 13: Home remedies can damage the colon.
Coffee, milk, and vinegar enemas are things you've probably heard of.These can introduce harmfulbacteria to your colon or cause an electrolyte imbalance so you should never use them.You shouldn't make enemas with any of these ingredients.