A 39-year-old member asked:
is enema the same as colonic cleanse?
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Dr. Jeffrey Cohen answered
29 years experience Colon and Rectal Surgery
Yes: Yes.
Answered on Feb 10, 2014
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Dr. Clarence Grim answered
57 years experience Endocrinology
Saline enemas: I know of no evidence that saline enemas are either cleansing or healthy. I recommend you go to UpToDate and look it up.
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A 31-year-old male asked:
Dr. Shaban Faruqui answered
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Many side effects: It is believed by MD who do Alternate Medicin that colon cleansing improves health by removing toxins, boosting your energy and enhancing your immune ... Read More
A 19-year-old male asked:
Dr. Frank Kuitems answered
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Yes : Moderation in all things. Using an enema and a healthy person occasionally please consider to be safe follow the instructions on the package
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Dr. Erin Robertson answered
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Bummer! : When you say "colon" are you referring to the anal sphincter area or the abdomen, because those are different issues. If you were (or are chronically) ... Read More
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