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A member asked:

Used enema i made today with only bottled water, no sodium are anything! is that safer than store bought saline enema?

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Why using : Enemas? You should be eating enough fruits and veggies that you should not need enemas. Water enemas are not safe and can alter your electrolytes. Miralax (polyethylene glycol) , store brand, is a safe laxative to use that will not harm you if taken for a long time. It works by softening and bulking the stool. Best!

Dr Fowler and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 12/24/2015

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