A 38-year-old member asked:
what are the differences between a fleet enema (sodium bisphosphate) and a regular enema?
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Dr. Arthur Heller answered
43 years experience Gastroenterology
Bottle or bag: Fleet's brand enemas come in a variety of types-phosphate, saline, oil. They come in pre-filled bottles. Regular enema is tap water, often hung in a bag (looks like a hot water bottle with a hose and nozzle). Do not use soap suds-very irritating to lining of colon.
Answered on May 13, 2019
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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered
25 years experience Psychiatry
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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A 48-year-old member asked:
Dr. Evans Prieston answered
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Fleet Enema (sodium bisphosphate): In most people, fleet enemas (sodium bisphosphate) normally produce results within an hour.
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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered
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Holding in a large: Bollus of fluid in the rectum can be uncomfortable. However, if you have been consitpated then getting rid of excess stool will likely be a big relief ... Read More
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Dr. Robert Binford answered
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Follow instructions: Follow the instructions. Also lots of info online. I searched google and found many references here is one. http://www.livestrong.com/article/20192 ... Read More
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