iCliniq Logo
HomeAnswersMedical Conditionenema

Medical Conditions - Enema

An enema is a method of injecting fluid into the lower bowel through the rectum to excrete the fecal matter when there is severe constipation and stool cannot be pushed out normally. Enema administration is used for lower bowel cleaning. Cleansing and retention enemas are the two types of enemas, of which cleansing enema is used for flushing out the stool and retention enemas help in stimulating the bowel movements.

All enema Q&A

I have been constipated, and I just pass mucus even after taking laxatives. Please help.

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am very sorry about your health condition.

Can you tell me some cure for constipation?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please do not worry. You can use an enema to relieve constipation, which is caused as a side effect of drugs.

I discharged round and flat black pellets. What are they?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I need following details to help you better: Did you have same pellets coming out prior to coffee enema also? How many times do you pass stools? Are the pellets coming every time you have a motion? Since how many days are you having this? Thank you.

Have you had bowel movements since the barium swallow?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understood your concern.

Why is there increasing amounts of mucus in the feces?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The mucus usually results from prolonged constipation and has nothing to worry. She needs to take measures to avoid constipation. Have a high fiber diet.

Answered By
What is the remedy to relieve constipation?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understood your concern. I suggest you take the following medications for 30 days: A capsule of Pantoprazol in the morning.

I am diagnosed with ulcerative proctitis and suppositories do not work for me. Why?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can imagine how upset you are about your disease. Thankfully it is limited to the rectum and not extensive to involve the left side of the colon.

Answered By
I am having constipation and it is painful to pass stools. Is Enema advisable?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You should take an enema if one is not working then apply another adult enema.

Answered By

Disclaimer: No content published on this website is intended to be a substitute for professional medical diagnosis, advice or treatment by a trained physician. Seek advice from your physician or other qualified healthcare providers with questions you may have regarding your symptoms and medical condition for a complete medical diagnosis. Do not delay or disregard seeking professional medical advice because of something you have read on this website. Read our Editorial Process to know how we create content for health articles and queries.