Enemas vs. colonic irrigation- Basic differences

Both enemas and colonics aim at cleansing the colon by introducing water via the rectum. Though both the treatments have a similar approach and also have the same health benefits, there are still some key differences between enemas and colonics.

For instance, enemas involve a one-time infusion of water into the colon. While in colonics or colon irrigation, water is infused into the colon multiple time.

Another major difference is that enemas aim at cleansing just the lower colon while colonic aim at cleaning a larger part of the colon.

Another major difference between enema and colonics is that to perform colonics you require specialized equipment and need to be administered only by a colon hydrotherapist. On the other hand, enemas can also be performed at home with a DIY enema kit.

Colonics usually last for 45 minutes to an hour and starts with the patient filling up a health history form along with a consultation with the colon therapists. During the colonics session, warm water is released into the colon slowly. The water flow promotes the peristaltic movement of the colon muscles and pushes the waste matter out via the hose.

In several cases, the patient may experience abdominal pain or cramp, the therapist may have to massage the abdominal area gently to provide relief. Once the treatment is finished, he client can go to the toilet and get rid of any residual stools and water. 



Enemas can either be performed at a hospital or in the vicinity of your house. During an enema, a fluid (water, saline solution or any other enema solution) is injected into the colon via the hose of the enema kit. The client then needs to retain the injected solution for a stipulated time and then release it along with the stools.

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