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Is anal doucheing dangerous?

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Dr. Donald Alves answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

= enema: Enemas have been used for 100s of years to help soften constipated stool. Unless high pressure, large volumes or abnormal substance used--not likely a problem. Hopefully this answers your question.

Dr Jacobson agreed

Answered 10/18/2013

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