Is it good to do enema every day? What should I pay attention to?

The purpose of enema is to clean the intestines, have a certain detoxification effect, and can also stimulate bowel movements. Many patients with constipation want to know whether it is good to have an enema every day. Generally speaking, enema is not recommended if you are in good health to avoid becoming addicted to it and irritating your anus.

1. The purpose of enema is to promote intestinal peristalsis and encourage defecation. Enema is generally only used when there is intestinal obstruction and defecation is impossible. The correct enema is to use sterile soapy water or other liquids. Under normal health conditions, it is not advisable to do enema frequently as it will cause intestinal infection. If you have constipation, you can take medication to treat it.

2. Enema is part of a medical procedure, and its general purpose is therapeutic and diagnostic. It is not recommended for normal people to use enema frequently. Occasional regular enema can help eliminate intestinal waste and relieve symptoms of dry stools, but doing it too frequently can cause intestinal dependence and affect stool motility.

3. Too frequent enema is also a irritation to the anus. It is recommended to adjust the diet and eat more fruits, vegetables and foods containing crude fiber. The normal bowel habit is once a day, and once every three days is also normal. It is recommended to develop good bowel habits and defecate once a day. If you have not defecate for a long time, you can choose to use enema, etc., or you can take some Chinese medicine products such as aloe capsules.

4. Patients with early-stage constipation can be treated with enema. For people who are not responding to medication and who often suffer from diarrhea and dehydration, enema is also a treatment method. However, it should be noted that enema is addictive. If you do it frequently, it will be harmful to your body. Long-term enema may cause diseases such as colitis and gastroenteritis. There are many microorganisms in the intestines. Frequent enema will destroy these microorganisms and affect your health.