Question 1

is it okay to use warm water instead of a fleet enema (sodium bisphosphate)?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It really depends why you are doing an enema.  If you have been advised to do a fleets enema in preparation for a procedure, it would be best to follow that recommendation. If you are taking a daily or periodic enema to aid bowel function, then tap water may be adequate.  In theory, warm water relaxes the bowel, so a warm water enema may be less effective than a room or tap temperature enema.

Question 2

which is better to relieve slight constipation due to eating too many vegetables, a hot water enema or a fleet enema (sodium bisphosphate)?

Accepted Answer

Constipation: If you are only mildly constipated you might try using a glycerin suppository instead on an enema.

Question 3

fleet enema (sodium bisphosphate). i have ibs and i find that using 1 a day helps my symptoms and i get some relief. is it ok to use one a day for this. i drink water.?

Accepted Answer

Prefer fiber: Supplements like metamucil 2-3 tbsp a day 
if still not enough, try miralax
use enema as needed.

Question 4

what makes fleet enemas (sodium bisphosphate) more effective than water or saline?

Accepted Answer

They are just as eff: They are equally effective in most cases unless one has a fecal impaction.

Question 5

i'm having right flank pain an i tried a fleet enemas (sodium bisphosphate) but nothing came out just water with a green tint an pink tint. what could this pain be?

Accepted Answer

Lots. call MD now: Could be anything from appendicitis to diverticulitis to ovarian or other gyn issues including tubal pregnancy to ureteral stone or other. Call your doc  now.

Question 6

is there a specific enema that helps relieve of prostate problems (ie. hot, warm or cold, salt water... etc.)?

Accepted Answer

No: Prostate problems cannot be relieved by enemas.  I would recommend that you consult with a local urologist.

Question 7

how often can i give my baby warm water enemas?

Accepted Answer

Never: Water enemas can be dangerous if the baby's electrolytes and vital signs are not being closely monitored - these should not be undertaken at home.  Even electrolyte balanced enemas can cause fluid shifts and electrolyte imbalances in babies, and must be done very cautiously and only under close monitoring in an infant. If baby constipated, you need to talk to your baby's doc about other solutions.

Question 8

can i use warm water with salt as a natural enema solution?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Since you are looking to pull water from the blood stream to enter in the colon during an enema, this would be an ok solution to use.

Question 9

m58, released from er after resolving of int. obstruction at hernia. now severe constipation from two days.may i take plain warm water enema?

Accepted Answer

Yes: That would be a good conservative measure. If not better, see your doc soon for assessment.

Question 10

how should fleet enema (sodium bisphosphate) feel?

Accepted Answer

There may be: Some discomfort from holding in a large bolus of fluid in the rectum - as it reflexively causes the urge to defecate.

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Is it okay to use warm water instead of a fleet enema (sodium bisphosphate)?

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Which is better to relieve slight constipation due to eating too many vegetables, a hot water enema or a fleet enema (sodium bisphosphate)?

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Fleet enema (sodium bisphosphate). i have ibs and i find that using 1 a day helps my symptoms and i get some relief. is it ok to use one a day for this. i drink water.?

A member asked:

What makes fleet enemas (sodium bisphosphate) more effective than water or saline?

A member asked:

I'm having right flank pain an i tried a fleet enemas (sodium bisphosphate) but nothing came out just water with a green tint an pink tint. what could this pain be?

A member asked:

Is there a specific enema that helps relieve of prostate problems (ie. hot, warm or cold, salt water... etc.)?

A member asked:

How often can i give my baby warm water enemas?

A member asked:

Can i use warm water with salt as a natural enema solution?

A member asked:

M58, released from er after resolving of int. obstruction at hernia. now severe constipation from two days.may i take plain warm water enema?

A member asked:

How should fleet enema (sodium bisphosphate) feel?

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