Which is better suppository or enema?
For constipation, why choose enemas vs. suppositories? Rectal laxatives provide immediate relief and are a good alternative for someone who cannot take oral medication. Some enemas can work in 5 minutes or less, while suppositories work within an hour.
Is a glycerin suppository better than an enema?
More often than not, the glycerin suppositories are effective in producing a bowel movement thereby making it unnecessary to use an enema. The suppositories usually produce results within 15 – 20 minutes (I often insert the suppository before taking my morning shower and it produces results by the time I finish).
What type of enema is best for impaction?
Treatment for the condition starts with removal of the impacted stool. After that, steps are taken to prevent future fecal impactions. A warm mineral oil enema is often used to soften and lubricate the stool.
How long do enema suppositories take to work?
For best results after using glycerin rectal, stay lying down until you feel the urge to have a bowel movement. This medicine should produce a bowel movement within 15 to 60 minutes after using the suppository.
What is the difference between glycerin suppository and Dulcolax suppository?
Dulcolax® suppositories stimulate a strong, wave-like movement of rectal muscles, but they are much more habit-forming than glycerin suppositories. These agents must be carefully placed against the rectal wall to be effective. If inserted into the stool, no action will occur.
Why do you need a colema board enema kit?
The Colema Board provides thorough and safe cleansing of the lower colon for relief of occasional constipation and bowel cleansing. The use of the Colema Board® Kit increases comfort and effectiveness by allowing you to lie comfortably in one position during administration of the enema solution and elimination of waste.
What’s the difference between a colema and an enema?
The procedure is performed on a colema board, which makes it safe, clean and effective. An enema is 1- 2L of water with additives as above, which is taken into the colon, and then held for approximately 20 minutes.
Is it safe to use a colema board?
Using a Colema Board system provides: Safe and thorough cleansing of the lower colon for relief of occasional constipation and bowel cleansing. More thorough than standard enema bags. More cost-saving than paying for professional colonic visits. Colema Board kits are the ultimate enema alternative for colon irrigation.
How often should you do a suppository and an enema?
If you don’t have time to do an Enema once a week, I recommend doing a Suppository once a day for 6 days and an Enema for one day of those days to complete your week. Once you complete this one week protocol, repeat the cycle until you feel you are done cleansing.”