Colon cleansing at home - how to do without an enema?

An enema is a special procedure performed for the diagnosis and treatment of parts of the rectum. Manipulation can be carried out to normalize stool if there is a long absence of stool. An enema is prescribed before a number of diagnostic studies to obtain reliable data.

At home, many people prefer to cleanse the intestines on their own, because there are a number of effective alternative options that can replace an enema.

Activated carbon

Proper intake of activated carbon will allow you to quickly and painlessly cleanse the body of accumulated waste and toxins.

This procedure can be carried out for preventive purposes if a person does not have problems with the gastrointestinal tract. The proposed method should not be abused; regular problems with stool, heaviness in the stomach and intestines are a reason to consult a doctor.

Enema or rectal suppositories

An enema is a procedure and medical instrument intended for washing the colon and administering medicinal solutions. A suppository is a medicinal preparation (suppository) in solid form, melting at body temperature, introduced into the body cavity. They have a common goal - to relieve constipation and alleviate the condition of a patient with hemorrhoids. But these are procedures with different effects.

The method of administration is the same - through the anus. But to carry out the enema procedure, additional equipment is needed: a couch, tips, in addition, a vessel with liquid and a tube must be raised to a certain height. Suppositories are small hard pencils made from medicinal ingredients. No additional items are needed to enter.

A cleansing enema can be done in gynecology for douching, eliminating infections, and vaginal rinsing. But with constipation, it can cause cramping pain. Suppositories have the advantage of being able to consist of different medications. In most cases, they do not lead to negative consequences after administration.

As an instrument, the clyster can cause irritation in the intestines. If you use the procedure frequently, you may develop rectal gangrene and disruption of fluid and electrolyte levels in the blood. For painless insertion of the applicator, it is advisable to lubricate the tip and anus with Vaseline and oils. There is no need to lubricate the suppositories; this will make the suppository difficult to work with; just moisten it with water before insertion.

Patients using suppositories may encounter an obstacle - a soft, melted suppository is difficult to insert into the rectum. In such cases, keep it in a wrapper under running cold water. It is better to store the drug in the refrigerator door, but protect it from freezing. The main argument in favor of rectal suppositories is that they dissolve completely and penetrate deep, while enemas clean only the large intestine. Conclusion - suppositories should be used instead of enemas!

Glycerin suppositories

Candles provide a gentle effect. They are easy to use, but there is a drawback to this method of colon cleansing. One procedure may not be enough; you will need to repeat it several times. An enema is more effective compared to glycerin suppositories.

Enema can be prescribed by doctors before examinations and surgical interventions in order to normalize stool. You should not immediately abandon the proposed method; choose an alternative option for cleansing the intestines; there are simple and accessible methods that will not cause discomfort.

Laxatives

A herbal laxative or sorbent will help solve the problem of removing toxins, cholesterol, and heavy metal salts. Osmotic and salt medications are good for cleaning - sea salt or magnesia (Epsom salt). Activated carbon tablets are prescribed instead of an enema before an x-ray. A drinking solution of senna leaves and castor oil will be useful. These are oral medications (taken by mouth). In the absence of urgent problems with the intestines, diabetes, hypertension, use laxatives Metamucil, Duphalac, Lavacol. Chemical oral agents that work on the principle of an enema - Bisacodyl, Guttalax, Antrasennin.

Syrups, drops, and powders will help you quickly put your entire intestines in order without leaving home. A packet of Fortrans is dissolved in a liter of water; you need to drink up to three liters during the procedure. The powder retains water in the intestine, where it softens, exfoliates feces and waste, and the process takes 6-10 hours.

The second type of laxatives for cleansing is rectal, used in the final part of the colon. These are suppositories that replace enema. This cleaning method is suitable before surgery, childbirth, or ultrasound. For gastrointestinal diseases, high blood pressure, diabetes mellitus, and heartburn, rectal laxatives are indicated. Action time 5-15 minutes, 98% response guarantee.

If you lead a healthy lifestyle, any cleansing of the gastrointestinal tract will seem like an uncomfortable but simple procedure. If it comes to constipation, the choice is small - an enema or suppositories. Let's try to compare the two indicated means.

Some advice from doctors and patients

When cleaning with rectal preparations, keep in mind:

• Drug treatment should begin with drinking regimen, physical activity and consumption of dietary fiber.
• To clean your gastrointestinal tract, put yourself on “house arrest”: the toilet should be within walking distance.
• After the procedure, restore the beneficial intestinal microflora with probiotics.
• The large intestine is active from five to seven o'clock in the morning, the small intestine is active from 13:00 to 15:00. The rest period of the thick one is evening 17:00 - 19:00, thin - 01:00 - 03:00 at night.
• Don't forget to consult your doctor!

What's inside the candle

Replacing the cleaning method requires studying the innovation. The process of creating suppositories consists of three parts. The first is preparing the base. Lipophilic bases are alloys of cocoa butter with paraffin and various fats, fats with wax, and lanolin. All ingredients are safe and approved for use. Hydrophilic bases – gelatin, glycerin gels.

The next stage is the introduction of medicinal components. The ingredients are crushed, sifted, mixed with water (dissolved), glycerin, petroleum jelly, and combined with the base. The final process: the molten mass is poured into molds, pressed, and packaged.

Depending on the base and medication, we obtain different properties of suppositories. Regulax – with plant components, Microlax – suspension, Polyphepan – sorbent. There are bisacodyl suppositories, glycerin suppositories, and hay suppositories. Using a specific drug as an example, let's look at how rectal medications work.

"Bisacodyl" suppositories

The main component of bisacodyl is white, water-insoluble crystals. They break down in the alkali of the intestines and enhance peristalsis. One unit contains 10 mg of bisacodyl and solid fat. After using it as a tablet, you need to wait 6 hours for the result, provided that physical physical activity is present. Drink and go to bed - it will start working in 12 hours. Using rectal preparations, the effect is obtained in 15-60 minutes.

It is recommended to use for constipation, preparation for x-ray examinations, and surgical operations. Do not use in case of severe dehydration, inflammation, intestinal obstruction, or pregnancy. Read the leaflet carefully before purchasing the medicine. In case of overdose, severe pain, muscle weakness, and diarrhea occur.

An extremely important point: cannot be used for a long time, no more than ten days. This applies to all laxatives.

Addiction occurs, the intestines begin to become lazy and do not want to work independently, which leads to an increase in dosage. Excessive laxative use will cause hypokalemia.

Application of water

If we consider cleansing with folk remedies used at home, then there is nothing simpler than cleansing with water. It perfectly cleanses the intestines, removing stagnant contents. The simplest option is to simply drink a glass of warm water on an empty stomach. The second option, even more effective, is the use of salt water. It draws out fluid, allowing the intestinal wall to be cleansed. This kind of bowel cleansing before enemas is simply impossible.

It is extremely easy to prepare it at home. Sea salt is used, although theoretically you can also use regular table salt. For a liter of water, just take a teaspoon. After this, two glasses of this solution are quickly drunk on an empty stomach. You can gradually increase the volume by adding another glass. As a result, they reach 10 glasses, maximum 12, no more. As a result, after some time the person will have the urge to have a bowel movement. Such measures are repeated in courses 3-5 times every day or two.

A similar option is a lemon-salt solution, when in addition to a tablespoon of salt, the juice of one lemon is also added to one and a half liters of water. In this case, up to five glasses are drunk; it is best to combine all this with exercises, for example, bending the torso, rotating the pelvis, and so on. It is necessary to treat with such folk remedies at home in the morning, then everything will be most effective.

Application of juices

Not only lemon juice will be effective if you need to cleanse the intestines without

enemas and at home. Other juices will also be more than effective. It is best to make freshly squeezed ones, but store-bought ones are also suitable, as long as they are one hundred percent, otherwise their effectiveness will be low. You can drink just one type of juice, or you can, in order to better clean everything at home, mix several options, which include:

• pumpkin;
• carrot;
• apple;
• peach;
• orange;
• plum;
• beetroot

The last two actually have a laxative effect, which is important to consider. You need to drink two liters of juice per day in five to six doses. On this day, you shouldn’t eat anything all day. And juices contain a sufficient amount of various nutrients, so there will be no health problems from such a cleansing. It is better to take laxative juices in smaller quantities, about three glasses a day, then you can quickly clean both the walls of the large and small intestines at home.

Opinion about the enema substitute from patients

Glycerin suppositories helped Catherine overcome her psychological fear of going to the toilet after childbirth. She called suppositories “a bullet that hits the target!” The mother of four-year-old Maxim spoke positively about the medicine: after five minutes the child went to the toilet without effort.

Bright orange sea buckthorn suppositories saved 42-year-old Margot from constipation during pregnancy. Particularly noted is the harmlessness to the fetus. Svetlana N. shared her impressions about the use of Bisacodyl emotionally, calling the drug (both tablets and suppositories) “a killer drug.” It began to affect the body within a few minutes. Her advice: saves when all else fails, fast, exactly as described! But don’t partake. Everything is good in moderation.

Application of products

Sometimes ordinary foods help to perfectly cleanse the body with folk remedies, without any problems and with pleasure - usually take foods rich in fiber, or foods that have a pronounced laxative effect.

• Vegetable salad. A tasty and valuable option. It is usually made from beets, carrots, cabbage, celery and similar vegetables. All this is finely chopped, grated on a coarse grater or crushed in a blender. Then simply consume it in convenient portions in the morning. However, you should not add salt and/or oil. You can replace the latter with sauerkraut juice, then you can also increase the acidity of the stomach if it was previously reduced.
• Fruit mixture. Also a great option, and exceptionally tasty. A good mixture would be a combination of senna leaves, dried apricots, figs and raisins. You need to take all this little by little, about a tablespoon consumed in the evening will be enough. Within a week you will notice the results from such a method, which is quite fast.
• Bran. They should be eaten before each meal, at least a tablespoon, or better yet, two. You should not eat dry food, but wash it down with water. Bran swells in the intestines and quickly protects the mucous membrane from deposits. But don’t overdo it, otherwise you will develop flatulence, which is absolutely undesirable.
• Kefir. A great idea is to arrange days during which you will only consume kefir. If you want to do this, then it is best to repeat such days a couple of times a week.

How is a proctological examination performed?

No matter how embarrassing and sickening your soul may be, you will have to undergo a number of procedures in the doctor’s office. It is important to understand that the proctologist does not seek to cause you discomfort or mental suffering! It is important for the doctor to carefully examine the patient and make the correct diagnosis. What happens in the proctologist's office:

• Visual inspection of the anal area and surrounding area. This will allow you to assess the severity of hemorrhoids, fistula, the degree of intestinal prolapse or the condition of the anal fissure.
• Finger examination – this stage will have to be patient! The doctor will treat the edges of the anus and hands with a special anesthetic. This will relieve discomfort. This study will allow you to assess the condition of the anal muscles, detect tumors, and assess the condition of internal hemorrhoids. In addition, digital examination allows us to identify contraindications for endoscopic examination of the rectum.
• Anoscopy is an endoscopic procedure that allows you to assess the condition of the internal walls of the rectum at a distance of 10 cm. During the procedure, a smear is taken, and a biopsy is performed if necessary. Anoscopy allows for therapeutic manipulations - coagulation of hemorrhoids, administration of medications.