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Does Enema Help Cure Constipation?

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Posted on Tue, 7 Mar 2017
Question: Can the use of enemas for relief of constipation due to prescription drugs be benaficial?
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Answered by Dr. Ramesh Kumar (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Yes enema can be used!

Detailed Answer:
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Yes you can use enema to relieve constipation which is caused as a side effect of drugs.Principle of enema is to irritate the rectal mucosa which causes defecation.However initially enema should be used after which you should try to shift on laxatives like polyethylene glycol or lactulose.However if they are not effective enema can be used as and when required.
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Does Enema Help Cure Constipation?

Brief Answer: Yes enema can be used! Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for choosing HCM for your query. Yes you can use enema to relieve constipation which is caused as a side effect of drugs.Principle of enema is to irritate the rectal mucosa which causes defecation.However initially enema should be used after which you should try to shift on laxatives like polyethylene glycol or lactulose.However if they are not effective enema can be used as and when required. Thanks