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I'm taking probiotics and prebiotics. do enemas kill good bacteria in the intestines? (using water/chamomile/coffee for enema)

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Dr. Christopher Balgobin answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

No: Enemas should not kill your natural bacteria in your GI system.

Answered 9/29/2016

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