Common Health Benefits and Risks Associated with Enema

Enema is an alternative medicine/procedure used to stimulate the bowel movement and ease constipation or just to cleanse the digestive tract. The practice of enema is not new and this technique has been prevalent since the ancient Egyptian era not just to ease constipation but also to treat other ailments such as intestinal worms and fever. Before you decide onto the fact that if an enema is good or bad for you, please read on to know about the health benefits and risks associated with it. 

What is an enema?

The process of enema involves the introduction of a saline solution or a medicated enema solution into the colon via the rectum. Once the enema solution is injected, it is meant to be retained for the stipulated time which is most of the times a few minutes. The liquid can then be expelled in the toilet along with any fecal matter. This method helps with pushing the accumulated waste out of the body to relieve constipation and along with that cleanse the digestive tract. 

Enemas are more likely to be used as the last option to treat constipation only after you have made all the necessary changes to your diet and tried laxatives. 

Benefits 

The cleansing claims of enema are still a matter of discussion and are yet to be proven scientifically. But even after that, there are people who swear by the cleansing nature of the procedure. For instance, coffee enema is one of the favorites of people who love to perform an enema regularly. For them, a coffee enema is one of the favorites. For them, coffee enema is very crucial as it increases the energy level, helps with depression, lightens up the mood, etc. 

And these are not the only benefits which enema has. It is also believed that regular enemas also help with excess weight loss as the accumulated excess unprocessed waste is removed from the body. 

Risks

The procedure has amazing benefits but there are also some risks associated with it especially when you are performing an enema session at home in the absence of a professional healthcare expert using an at home enema kit. Some people may experience common side effects of enema such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. There are also chances that you might hurt the anal cavity while inserting the nozzle. 

Enemas are less likely to cause any serious damage but performing the procedure too often may disturb the natural capability of the body to expel wastes and it may lead to dependency on frequent enemas for regular bowel movements.