Question 1

what kind of enema is most commonly used?

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Depends on what is: needed. Generally the most common are Fleet plain enema or a fleet mineral oil enema or equivalent store brand. Warm soap suds enema using a mild soap like Ivory can also be used. Check with your doctor to see if you really need this and which type they recommend

Question 2

what are oil enemas used for?

Accepted Answer

Lubrication : Enemas are sometimes used to treat constipation, or hard stools. Oil retention enemas serve to lubricate the stool and area, help passage. Sometimes used ad preliminary enema before tap water or saline type (phosphate) enemas.  Do not use soap suds enema-very irritating, can cause colitis (inflammation), .

Question 3

what is soap in soap suds enema?

Accepted Answer

Irritant. Don't use: Soap is soap. Soap suds enemas are highly irritating to the lining of the rectum and colon.  Aside from causing a bowel movement can  cause a whopping inflammation (colitis). Tap water enemas or store bought phosphate enemas are safer (check with md, especially if history of heart, kidney, liver trouble). Oil retention enemas are lubricant.

Question 4

what are the dangers of a soap enema?

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What are benefits?: Why are you performing it? If  constipation,  general recommendation: approximate more of a squatting position to facilitate easier passage of stool. Bring a small step in front of the commode, bring your feet up. Back in the wild, animals squat. Toilets are great, but  not optimal position for defecation. Enemas bring diarrhea, irritation of the colon wall. Try more fiber in the diet.

Question 5

what are the ingredients for a smog enema?

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SMOG = : Saline, mineral oil and glycerine (200ml each).

Question 6

what is a hypaque enema?

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Hypaque: Is a type of iodinated contrast. It is used for enemas when barium is dangerous. See radiologyinfo.Org.

Question 7

what exactly is a barium enema?

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Placing radiopaque: Dye into the colon via the rectum.

Question 8

how long does barium enema take?

Accepted Answer

Barium enema: About 20 minutes. Usually wothless procedure.

Question 9

what does a barium enema look for?

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Anatomy: Mostly it is used to study the anatomy of the lower intestine. If there is narrowing or widening of any area or if there is a suspicious looking mass in  the lower intestine, this would allow your doctor to decide what the next best test or treatment should be.

Question 10

how is a barium enema generally done?

Accepted Answer

Barium Enema: Prior to the procedure a bowel prep is consumed +/- enemas. In the radiology suite, a lubricated nozzle is inserted into the rectum and barium is introduced. Films are taken. You may be moved around on the table to get good views. Air can be used to inflate the colon to obtain better resolution. This can be uncomfortable.

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