It is very dangerous to use a shower enema at home. It is not recommended. Enema is a professional medical method and can only be carried out in qualified medical institutions.

Some people suffer from constipation all year round and have developed the habit of using showerhead enemas at home. The water poured in acts as a stimulant and can cause the human body to produce a defecation reflex, so you will feel very comfortable after each enema. But doing so can actually be dangerous because too much pressure in an enema can cause bowel perforation.

An enema is a treatment method in which a catheter is inserted from the anus through the rectum into the colon to infuse liquid to relieve defecation and exhaustion. It can stimulate intestinal peristalsis, soften and remove feces, eliminate flatulence, cool down patients with high fever, prepare for certain operations, examinations or delivery, dilute and remove harmful substances in the intestines, reduce poisoning, etc. In addition, it can also achieve therapeutic purposes such as supplying medicine, nutrition, and moisture.

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Don’t try "colon cleansing" casually.

Colon cleansing is a method of cleaning the intestines using water and medical equipment. Filtered pure water at about 38°C is input from the anus into the rectum at a pressure of 0.1 atmosphere, which affects the total vaginal area of ??about 1.5 meters. The long large intestine is flushed segmentally.

This method can treat constipation and prevent colon cancer. It can also ensure the success rate of various medical enteroscopy and X-ray examinations, which is beneficial to early detection of hidden diseases and the intestinal tract before surgery. Preparation and early recovery of intestinal function after surgery, etc.

Colon cleansing has certain benefits for patients with constipation, but it does not have the promoted beauty, weight loss and other effects. Due to the influence of some advertisements, many people think that defecation is detoxification. In fact, defecation is just to clear the stool and excrete only toxins in the human digestive tract.

Not everyone is suitable for colon cleansing. Before colon cleansing, professional doctors will ask about relevant medical history. Patients with severe heart disease, high blood pressure, severe perianal disease, anemia and other diseases, as well as those who are pregnant, are not suitable for colon cleansing. For each person who needs colon cleansing, physical examination items such as electrocardiogram and blood pressure measurement are also required.

In addition, because colon cleansing relies on water pressure, it should not be used too frequently, and it must be performed by professionals, otherwise excessive water pressure will have a certain impact on the intestinal mucosa. Therefore, the colon cleansing projects carried out by some beauty salons are of course not an option.

Reference material: People's Daily Online - Don't try "intestinal cleansing" casually

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