DEAR DR. GOTT: Please discuss a taboo subject: therapeutic enemas. Once or twice a week, I self-administer enemas for colonic cleansing. However, a nurse friend told me that enemas in general can not ...

An enema involves inserting liquid or gas into the rectum, which is the lower part of the large intestine. The aim is to empty the bowels, allow for an examination, or administer medication. An enema ...

PANACEA OR PLACEBO – A weekly series assessing the evidence behind complementary and alternative medicines. Colonic therapy – also known as colonic irrigation, colonic hydrotherapy or a high enema – ...

An enema is an injection of liquid containing various substances into the rectum. The goal is to loosen stuck stool and encourage a bowel movement. A doctor may recommend an enema to treat ...

Enemas clean out your bowel, which helps treat constipation or prepare for medical procedures. You can give yourself an enema at home with a kit, but you should follow all instructions carefully.