Hypertensive enema produces a good laxative effect and bowel movement without its sharp peristalsis. This procedure is indicated for frequent stool delays and massive edema of various origins. An Esmarch mug is usually used to formulate such an enema , but some people prefer a conventional rubber heating pad. Both of these devices can be purchased at any pharmacy, although it can be quite problematic to find a rubber heating pad with a special tip and a hose.
Solutions for hypertensive enema
The most commonly used
hypertonic enema
solution is magnesia or table salt. The easiest way to do this is to use a glass of ready-made warm 5% sodium chloride, which is easy to prepare yourself. To do this, dissolve a tablespoon of ordinary table salt in 200 ml of heated water. In addition, for the formulation of hypertensive enemas, 20% solutions of sodium sulfate or magnesium are used. It should be noted that such methods of cleansing have a strong irritating effect on the inner lining of the intestine, therefore, setting a hypertensive enema should be carried out only if absolutely necessary.
How is a hypertensive enema
A hypertensive enema is placed with the help of a pear - a special rubber balloon. In order that the injected solution does not cause discomfort, it must be warmed up, the same is recommended to be done with that part of the tube that will be inserted into the anus. Using a heating pad, you can also maintain the desired temperature in Esmarch’s mug itself. It is more convenient to use
electric heaters that are equipped with a heat controller, which allows you to maintain the desired temperature for an unlimited time. With microclyster, the drug is injected through a catheter using a syringe, while the solution must enter the intestine slowly so as not to provoke rectal motility with subsequent release of the introduced solution. After the syringe is completely empty, the catheter should be removed and try to hold the injected fluid for 15 minutes, squeezing the buttocks tightly.
Contraindications to the procedure
A hypertonic enema containing
sodium chloride solution causes a rush of tissue fluid into the intestinal cavity through its wall, while the contents of the latter liquefy, and intestinal motility increases. Such procedures are contraindicated in ulcers, fissures and inflammations of the sigmoid and rectum. A hypertensive enema will not be useful if a person has acute inflammation in the anus, gastrointestinal bleeding and tumor neoplasms in the
rectum. In order to avoid negative consequences and not cause even more harm to yourself, it is recommended to undergo a preliminary examination and pass the necessary tests - this will help protect your body from possible side reactions and subsequent serious complications.