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An enema is the process by which a large amount of water is introduced into the colon. The rectum is used to introduce the water in to the body. It is believed that this will help cleanse the colon.
When you are given an enema, water is introduced into your body. This water stays in the lower part of your colon for some time. The person who is having an enema then experiences the urge to move his bowels.
Enema is part of alternative medicine and is used by people who believe that the colon requires cleansing for its proper performance.
One of the major disadvantages of an enema is that it can be used by anyone. Very often we find that incorrectly administered enemas can cause more trouble. For example, given the intimate manner in which the enema equipment works, it should never be shared, even by the members of a family. It is when they are shared that the ill effects of enema are noticed. Sharing bags can lead to the passing of germs. This could well lead to illness and disease all of which will be blamed on the process of enema. Cleanliness of the enema equipment is equally important and if this is not adhered to carefully, it could well result in infections and illness and the development of bacteria cultures.
If the enema bags are not dried properly before they are put away, this too could lead to the development of not only cracks in the enema bag, but also the development of mildew in the bag. A partially dried enema bag, when it is packed away without being dried, provides the perfect opportunity for the development of mildew. The next time the bag is used, the water in the bag is contaminated by the mildew that has been growing inside the bag. People are often allergic to mildew. Similarly, an enema bag is likely to have some fecal matter in it. Unless it is cleaned thoroughly, this can prove to be really dangerous for the patient.
Another of the side effects of an enema is that when not administered properly they can even lead to the death of the patient. For instance, if the water used in an enema is too hot or cold, it can damage the colon. Similarly, if too much water is introduced into a person's colon, this could not only harm the colon of the patient, but also cause harm to his health.
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