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The jbl bag holds alot of water but how large an enema is safe to take? also, how often can i use enemas?
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Enema: Enemas should only be used on rare occasions. If you use them regularly then your body gets to the point that you will only have a BM when you use an enema. I would recommend when you use an enema that it be no more than 8-16 oz of fluid.
Answered 9/29/2016
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