Question 1

what is the complication of bladder irrigation?

Accepted Answer

Usually none: Bladder irrigation, when done by a trained professional, is generally safe.  However, it is possible to have irritation of the urethra form the catheter, urinary tract infection from the process, irritation of the bladder from stretching, or even rupture of the bladder if it is overfilled.

Question 2

what are the benefits of colonic irrigation?

Accepted Answer

None: It has no proven value.

Question 3

how should ear irrigation feel?

Accepted Answer

Ear irrigation: If done gently should feel just like water in the ear when showering or bathing. Should not be painful.

Question 4

what are colon irrigation practitioners?

Accepted Answer

They give enemas.: Colon irrigation involves irrigating a solution into the colon through the rectum with the presumptive goal of eliminating toxins. This practice dates back to ancient egypt. The traditional medical community has not embraced this for lack of scientific studies or evidence to support its clinical value.

Question 5

can you tell me what colostomy irrigation is?

Accepted Answer

What it sounds like: Basically an enema of a colostomy (usually left sided, descending or sigmoid colon- solid stool present).  Get info  and training from your ostomy nurse.

Question 6

who is a good candidate for colostomy irrigation?

Accepted Answer

Slow transit: Only for patients with a very slow GI transit ( days of constirpation).

Question 7

what is recommended to get rid of shaving irrigation ?

Accepted Answer

Tendskin, hydrocrtio: Tendskin will decrease shaving irritation and 1 per cent Hydrocortisone will decrease irritation. This is from stiff hairs cutting into soft skin.

Question 8

is it true that you can irrigate with your colostomy. what is irrigation?

Accepted Answer

Sigmoid, descending: Patients with a colostomy in the sigmoid or descending colon (left sided), may be able to irrigate their ostomy; kind of like an enema, to empty the bowel; can then use a cap.  Check with your doc, get trained by the ostomy nurse, if it can work for you.

Question 9

what does the dentist mean when he/she said i need an antibacterial irrigation?

Accepted Answer

Helpful technique: That is a technique that certain dentists use to prevent and control periodontal disease. Antimicrobial irrigation consists of a liquid solution that is applied to the gums on a scheduled basis. When combined with regular dental hygiene visits, antimicrobial irrigation can significantly improve patients’ oral health and combat the effects of periodontal disease.

Question 10

is it more effective to irrigate your sinuses upside down than right side up? would the irrigation go deeper?

Accepted Answer

Yes: You might get a deeper penetration of the saline if you are lying down than if you are standing up. The problem is that you need to be near a sink to let the irrigation drain out. If you just sit or stand and hold your head back you should get good penetration of the fluid into your sinuses.

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