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Does an enema hurt?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

It can cause: A sense of urgency and discomfort. But, overall it is pretty tolerable.

Dr Munshower and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 8/30/2018

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