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What does it mean if you have blood in the water after you have a home water only enema? i still have bloody mucus still after everything was emptied

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Dr. Arthur Heller answered

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See MD: Could be from hemorrhoid, or perhaps inflammation in the bowel. Sometimes enemas can cause traumatic injury to the bowel. Why do you need an enema in the first place?

Answered 1/5/2018

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A member asked:

What does it mean if you have blood in the water after you have a home water only enema? i still have bloody mucus still after everything was emptied

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Arthur Heller answered

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