Enema and its contra-indications
As with colonics, there are times when treatment is not advised and is contraindicated:Please, check the list before booking your
appointment to ensure you are suitable for treatment.
- Unexplained abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting
- Rectal bleeding
- Fissure
- Fistula
- Failure to have a bowel movement after use of a laxative or enema
- Pregnancy
Fissures are small splits or tears in the anal mucosa that may cause painful bowel movements and bleeding. Blood may occur on the outside of the stool or on the toilet paper, following a bowel movement.
Fistula is an abnormal connection between two parts of the body that isn't meant to be there, allowing substances as stools to move from one part to another and cause all sorts of problems.