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Does it hurt to get an enema done?

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Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

Specializes in American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Minimal +/- cramps: The enema should not really be painful, but can be a bit uncomfortable. Sometimes an enema can evoke cramps that can be transiently uncomfortable.

Answered 10/3/2016

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Not comfortable: Should not be bad pain wise.

Dr Higginbotham agreed

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