Is an enema really useful – says a proctologist – Health

Used to relieve constipation and cleanse the colon. enemashowever, they may have side effects, such as disrupting the balance of intestinal bacteria and affecting the electrolyte balance of your body, reports Sports.kz with reference to Tsn.ua.

Enemas are rectal injections of liquid designed to cleanse or stimulate bowel movements. They are used to treat chronic constipation and prepare people for certain medical tests and surgeries. Proctologist Anastasia Prystaya explained whether an enema is beneficial, when it should be done and when not.

Constipation is a condition in which the natural movement of stool slows down, making it hard, dry and difficult to pass. For many people, this can be a chronic problem that requires intervention, such as an enema or…