What Is an Enema Used For?

There are different types of enemas. For example, cleansing enemas stay in the body for just a short time, working quickly to flush out the contents of your colon while medicinal enemas stay in your body for longer so that the drug has time to makes its way into your intestines.

If used correctly, enemas can be safe and effective for treating gastrointestinal conditions in both children and adults.

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