How Does Enema Equipment Work?
Types of Enemas
There are three types of enemas that are commonly used in a home setting: the prepared enema, the bulb enema and the bag enema. Each of the three products functions in a distinct and easily understood fashion.
Prepared Enema
Prepared enemas come in the form of a bottled solution. Prepared solutions often consist of a mineral-oil solution. The mineral oil is designed to lubricate fecal matter to ease elimination. The bottle has an attachment tip that is inserted rectally. To use the prepared enema, insert the tip into the anus and squeeze the bottle, which transfers the enema solution from the bottle into the rectum.
Bulb Enema
The bulb enema works in the same manner as the prepared enema, except that the bulb does not come pre-filled with an enema solution. The bulb opens to allow an enema solution, like water, to be put inside.
Enema Bag
The enema bag is the most advanced enema equipment that is commonly used in a home setting. Enema bags come in various sizes; some hold as much as 1 gallon of water. Enema bags allow for a larger amount of fluid to enter the colon than do bulb enemas. The idea behind enema bags is to introduce water into the colon to soften fecal matter and encourage perestalsis (muscle contractions) in the colon to promote the elimination of fecal waste. The enema bag equipment consists of five parts: the enema bag, tubing, the insertion tip, a hook and a flow clamp.
To use the enema bag equipment, fill the bag with water or some other enema solution. The bag is hung by the hook onto a towel rack or in any other handy place. The insertion tip connects to one side of the tubing. The other side connects to the enema bag. The insertion tip is inserted into the anus. A lubricant like KY Jelly is usually applied to the insertion tip prior to insertion for ease of use.
The flow clamp is released to allow the enema solution to exit the enema through the tube and flow into the rectum. The flow is controlled by how far the clamp is opened and by the height of the enema bag. The higher the enema bag is hung above the body, the faster the flow.
To stop the flow of the enema solution, close the flow clamp.
The insertion tip is removed from the anus and the enema solution and fecal matter exit the anus. The person usually sits on the toilet while allowing the enema solution and fecal matter to exit.
Disclaimer
This article is intended to be used for educational purposes only. The author and the publisher do not necessarily recommend the use of enema equipment. Enemas are not appropriate in the presence of certain health conditions. A doctor should always be consulted before you use enema equipment.
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