Constipation is a common gastrointestinal problem.

People who experience

constipation have infrequent bowel movements, pass hard stools or strain during
bowel movements.

Types of Enema

Enema varies according to the temperature of the water.

Cold Enema:

50of-65of (or 10oC-18oC). It is helpful in decreasing fever and it is also beneficial in

inflammatory conditions of the colon especially in cases of dysentery, diarrhea, ulcerative colitis
and hemorrhoids.
Caution:

a. Don't turn on the Enema nozzle fully. Take 10-15m. time undergoing Enema practice.

b. In the case of ulcers and hemorrhoids, take 10gm of dried Neem leaves (powder) boiled in 1
liter of water, & then allow to cool. Strain this water and then use. To buy this invaluable herb
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Warm Enema:

97oF-100oF(or 36oC-38oC) is recommended for general fitness and well being once a week. It
helps to cleanse the rectum of the accumulated tassel matter. This is not only the safest system
for cleaning the bowel but also improves the peristaltic movement of the bowels and thereby
relieves constipation.
Hot Enema:

104oF-115oF (or 40oC-45oC) is beneficial on sudden occasions such as stoppage / obstruction

of tassel matter and intestinal gas in which you may also feeling be mentally uncomfortable.
Hot Water Enema is beneficial in relieving irritation and pain due to inflammation or rectum,
painful hemorrhoid. It also helps leucorrhoea in women.
It is also beneficial in general abdominal pain, abdominal pain due intestinal gas and pain of
kidney, liver and spleen.
Caution:

a. The quantity of water used should be ¼ - ½ liter and the enema duration should be for 10mins.

b. In the case of ulcers and hemorrhoids, boil 10 gm of dried neem leaves (powder) in 1 litre of
water, & then allow to cool. Strain this water and then use.
Graduated Enema:

In graduated Enema the amount and temperature of water is slowly decreased up to the
15th day. It is started with 2 liter of water and decreased by 125 ml per day up to 125 ml. on
15th day. In the case of temperature , it is slowly decreased from 100o F to 70o F (i.e. 2o per
day). It is highly beneficial in cases where intestines are over dilated and it improves the
intestinal function.

A retention enema means injecting a solution into the rectum and holding for a specific period of
time. An implant or retention enema generally uses only enough liquid to fill the rectum and
possibly the sigmoid colon.
Normally these enemas are 8 ozs. to 1qt. of solution or less depending upon the size of the
sigmoid colon and rectum.

A cleansing enema consists of forcing water (at low pressure) through a hose-like
nozzle into the rectum through the anal opening. Enemas have been utilized for
centuries by people of many cultures to help ensure a clean colon and optimal
health. Enemas utilizing harsh chemicals or water that is of an extreme temperature
should be avoided as these methods could harm the intestinal lining. Enemas can
be a healthy method for cleansing the colon. However, precaution should be taken
when performing one on yourself or someone else without the guidance of a
professional healthcare practitioner.

FECES. : bodily waste discharged through the anus : excrement

FLTUS: : gas generated in the stomach or bowels
Carminative: An agent that prevents or relieves flatulence (gas in the gastrointestinal tract) and,
in infants, may help in the treatment of colic.
Hypertonicity
A hypertonic solution contains a greater concentration of impermeable solutes than the solution
on the other side of the membrane.When a cell’s cytoplasm is bathed in a hypertonic solution the
water will be drawn into the solution and out of the cell by osmosis. If water molecules continue
to diffuse out of the cell, it will cause the cell to shrink.
[edit] Hypotonicity
A hypotonic solution contains a lesser concentration of impermeable solutes than the solution on
the other side of the membrane.When a cell’s cytoplasm is bathed in a hypotonic solution the
water will be drawn out of the solution and into the cell by osmosis. If water molecules continue
to diffuse into the cell, it will cause the cell to swell, up to the point that lysis (rupture) may
occur.
[edit] Isotonicity
Isotonic solutions contain equal concentrations of impermeable solutes on either side of the
membrane.