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How to give an enema
An enema is a safe, effective, and natural way to cleanse the bowel. It more closely approximates a natural movement than laxatives or suppositories and is much gentler on the system. Only the last 24 to 36 inches of the digestive tract are involved, as compared to over thirty feet as is the case with laxatives. When you are constipated and resort to a laxative you never really know where you will be and what you will be doing when your laxative decides to work. With an enema you time your movement to your convenience.
Things you’ll need: are Water, Enema Bags, Mild Soap and Personal Lubricants
1. Gather your materials. You will need an enema solution, enema bag and tubing.
2. Buy a prepared enema solution or make your own.
3. Mix one or two liters warm water with a mild soap solution. Or use plain warm water.
4. Have person lie on left side.
5. Bend knee of right leg. This permits the fluid to flow more effortlessly.
6. Lubricate the tube end with a water-soluble lubricant.
7. Put in the end of the tube gently into the rectum, about four to six inches.
8. Gradually allow the solution to flow into the rectum. A slow flow helps minimize uneasiness.
9. Teach the person to take deep breaths, and to breathe slowly through the mouth. This will minimize any cramping.
10. Slow the enema or stop it if the person complains of cramps. Once cramping ceases, carry on enema.
11. Remove tube when bag is empty.
12. Teach the person to try to wait three minutes before moving bowels. This will give the best results.
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