https://extranet.who.int/rhl/topics/preconception-pregnancy-childbirth-and-postpartum-care/care-during-childbirth/care-during-labour-1st-stage/who-recommendation-administration-enema-admission Lemon juice. Lemon juice mixed with warm, filtered water is said to balance the pH of your body while cleansing your colon. Constipation is a severe condition that slows down the movement of your stool. It also makes the stool hard and difficult to excrete. It can become a chronic problem for many people and requires treatment, such as enema. Other reports note that the overuse of enemas to flush out the colon may lead to severe dehydration, which can be fatal ( 17). Enema solutions can harm your bowel Offenbacher J, Kristol D, Cain D, Kim P, Nguyen V. An emergency department presentation of severe colitis after a home hydrogen peroxide enema. J Emerg Med. 2019 Aug;57(2):173-176. doi:10.1016/j.jemermed.2019.04.015

Small volume enema. It is used to clean the lower part of the colon. The fluid amount used is less than 500 ml. It is recommended to people who are not constipated from the upper part of the colon. Yang HJ, Park DI, Park SK, et al. A randomized controlled trial comparing colonoscopic enema with additional oral preparation as a salvage for inadequate bowel cleansing before colonoscopy. J Clin Gastroenterol. 2019 Sep;53(8):e308-e315. doi:10.1097/MCG.0000000000001087 Cirocchi R, Randolph J, Panata L, et al. The tip of the iceberg of colorectal perforation from enema: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Tech Coloproctol. 2020 Nov;24(11):1109-1119. doi:10.1007/s10151-020-02294-7 Anyone with sufficient flexibility in their arms and shoulders to reach behind them should be able to use an enema at home. Open the clamp and let a few drops of fluid out. Now, re-clamp the tube and squeeze the drip chamber until the fluid fills the tube halfway.If possible, have a clean, empty bathtub in which you can use the enema. If a tub isn’t available, lay a clean towel on the floor.

Healthline has strict sourcing guidelines and relies on peer-reviewed studies, academic research institutions, and medical associations. We avoid using tertiary references. You can learn more about how we ensure our content is accurate and current by reading our editorial policy. Don’t attempt these types of enemas unless you’ve consulted with a doctor first. Certain chemicals can cause harmful reactions in your colon Yang Y, Xiao Y, Zhang L, Lv J, Huang Q. Effects of different intervention methods on intestinal cleanliness in children undergoing colonoscopy. J Healthc Eng. 2022 Apr 16;2022:1898610. doi: 10.1155/2022/1898610

6. Wait for the urge to poop

What’s more, the evidence shows that their acidity and makeup can harm your bowel and lead to rectal burns, inflammation, infections, and even death ( 1).