When you give an enema, you inject fluids inside the rectum. This injection of warm (approximately body-temperature), pure (although baking soda or salt might be added in order to make the solution isotonic) water into the colon should gently and painlessly fill the colon to its maximum capacity, something that varies from person to person and should never be set prior to treatment. Typically an enema is given in order to relieve constipation, and is normally only used as a last resort. There are, however, people who give an enema for preventative reasons, in order to cleanse toxins from their bodies.

When the word enema is mentioned, many people are embarrassed to discuss this procedure. However, an enema is a useful way to provide relief during constipation. A correct enema procedure involves no pain. The solution is then released from the body, and the person is cleaned of the complete blockage that was there. Thus bowel cleansing takes place. Therefore, in order to correctly give an enema, certain procedures must be followed.

The first step to giving someone an enema is to settle on what supplies are required. The most common supply is the enema bag and the solution that is wanted. Many people decide to make the solution themselves or opt to purchase it from outside. After the enema solution has been prepared, have the person lie on a flat surface, with the right leg bent at the knee. This will make the procedure much easier and more comfortable for the person.

Next, be sure to lubricate the enema bag's tube before inserting it into the anus. This will assist in alleviating some of the discomfort associated with this step. Slowly insert the tube into the anus and allow the enema solution to gradually enter the colon. Slow, deep breaths can help those who may be experiencing anxiety during this procedure.

A common unwanted symptom after receiving an enema is dull cramps. When the cramps begin, the patient can decrease the discomfort by slowing down the introduction of the solution into the anus. Once the solution bag is depleted, the bag and tube should be removed. For the most effective results the patient should wait five minutes before releasing the solution.

A barium enema is an x-ray test used to establish normal and abnormal activities of the colon and rectum. In this test, barium, a white liquid substance, is put into the rectum and colon. The barium helps to enhance the x-ray film of the colon making it easier to determine if there are any abnormalities.

To give an enema means you are injecting fluid into the rectum. The fluid consists of pure warm (about 103 degrees Fahrenheit), water to which baking soda or salt can be added to make it isotonic. An enema is used to treat constipation and should be used only as a last resort. Once the solution has been removed from the body, the subject is completely cleansed of whatever blockage there might have been, allowing bowel cleansing to take place. If having an enema doesn't sound appealing to you, consider Almighty Cleanse instead.