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tap water enemas

Posted 10.17.2003 by Dr. Adams (189)
Pooperscooper asks:

Given a choice, are tap water enemas better or worse than using a laxative? (note: I only do this rarely, when I am bunged up for 3 days or more. Rare but it happens.)



Dr. Adams responds:
Hi,

I would recommend a tap water enema over a laxative. The enema is much more natural and has a far smaller impact on the physiological functioning of the bowels. Laxatives if used in moderation are ok, however, the regular use of laxatives can be very dangerous. I have come across many patients who suffer with motility disorders and chronic bowel problems related to their regular usage of laxatives.

Better than taking a medication laxative, or even an enema, I would recommend that you try increasing the amount of fiber in your diet and increasing your intake of water. Most constipation is related to a lack of copious water in the diet and a diet low in fiber and high in saturated fats.

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Dr. Adams is a resident in the Department of Internal Medicine at North Shore University Hopsital in Manhasset, NY. Got a question for him?

The Shit Volcano (3740) -- 10.01.2004

Tap water anything is bad for you. Look at all the crap that floats around in tap water. Chemicals, germs, radiation, people's leftover medications. Don't do it!

Anonymous Coward (not verified) -- 12.20.2005

I have a reverse osmosis filtering with my tap water...is this ok?

enemaboy (1) -- 03.13.2006

Enemas are much better than laxatives. As said above they are natural only tap water. You can use filtered water but make sure it's warmed not cool or cold as it can give severe cramps. Also, a little castile soap will do the trick as a laxative but it's much safer to use. I use enemas when I get constipated for 3 to 4 days. I use a enema bag (syringe) fill it to 2 or 3 quarts take the entire bag, expell and I'm good for the day.

Regular Emena User (not verified) -- 03.17.2006

I am one of those people who uses enemas on a regular basis because I only feel like my rectum is clean after i take an enema and expel it. Is there any one else like me?

P.S.
I usually use the garden hose to give an enema.

Dave (11657) -- 03.17.2006

Garden hose? Nope, you're not the only one.

GottaGoGirl (2616) -- 03.17.2006

Dave, this, and the other story you linked are more examples of the things you can learn from Poop Report. I had NO IDEA the public at large were so plugged up!

I go every day, sometimes twice, with no outside influences. Lucky, lucky me!

The Dumpster (2506) -- 03.17.2006

Please go read the product review of the "Rite Aid Complete Ready-to-Use Enema, Triple Pack," which really should have been written for PR. It is a blast!

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"Say, has anybody seen my sweet Gypsy Rose Volcano?"

healthy 1 (1427) -- 10.18.2006

I see nothing wrong with the tap water enema, assuming that you have a clean water supply.
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It's not nice to fool mother nature.

Anonymous Coward (not verified) -- 12.10.2007

Enemas are fabulous i cant resist the sensation of a coffee enema, ooooo yher

Anonymous Coward (not verified) -- 01.12.2008

I am forced to use enemas by my doctors request. I have a chronic pain condition and my pain meds block me up. The safest way to aleviate constipation is miralax and tap water enemas

Anonymous Coward (not verified) -- 04.13.2008

I use water enema all the time ....cant live without...for all people who use enema you can try this web site it is severl kinds of bidet that attached to your toilet http://www.pilotbidet.com ....also i have a question ...i need to know from where to purchase good water enemas

Bilgepump (1732) -- 04.13.2008

I have had the best luck doing my purchasing from Tromaville Enemas in New Jersey.

Anonymous Coward (not verified) -- 04.14.2008

Bilgepump, do you know if tromaville enemas has a website ?

Bilgepump (1732) -- 04.14.2008

AC, I'm sorry to have misled you, Tromaville is a fictional town in New Jersey made semi-famous in such films as "The Toxic Avenger" and "Nuke 'em High", directed by David Troma...absolutely atrocious movies, so bad they are incredibly funny, and have developed a cult following akin to, but not nearly as large as, "Rocky Horror Picture Show".

Blind Mullet (187) -- 04.14.2008

...Bilge, is Rocky Horror really that popular over there, too?
I was kind of hoping that it was just popular with the metrosexual types (that must surely, eventually breed themselves into extinction) over here.
I laughed pretty hard when I read 'Tromaville Enemas', because I got the joke.

pnuttycorn (260) -- 04.14.2008

Troamvile enemas. Made with municipal New Jersey water.

pnuttycorn (260) -- 04.14.2008

Tromaville. Spell it right igmo!

Artful Dodger (358) -- 04.14.2008

Blind Mullet, you've got metrosexuals in Australia too? What other sorts of metropolitan evils do you have that I'm not aware of?

prarie doggin (2283) -- 04.14.2008

Hey guys, the water here in Jersey is very clean. I went trout fishing the other day, and the only problem I had was that a park ranger accused me of keeping over my limit of three. When I showed him that they each had two heads, he let me go.

Artful Dodger (358) -- 04.15.2008

Dogg, what's the bag limit on guidos in Jersey?

prarie doggin (2283) -- 04.15.2008

You can bag two. Just cant shoot 'em in a pizza joint (considered a baited field).

Bilgepump (1732) -- 04.15.2008

Bucks only?

prarie doggin (2283) -- 04.15.2008

Guinea pig season's in the fall.

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