Many people give enemas and take laxatives for too often. The urge to purge is world wide. Enemas and purges are very popular home cures. And they are often very harmful.
Many people believe fever and diarrhea can be washed out by giving an enema (running water into the gut through the anus) or by using a purge, or strong laxative. Unfortunately, such efforts to clean or purge the sick body often cause more injury to the already damaged gut.
Please note, that rarely do enemas or laxatives do any good at all, often they are dangerous especially strong laxatives.
There are some cases in which it is dangerous to use enemas or laxatives which includes, never use enemas or laxative if a person has a severe stomach ache or any other sign of appendicitis or acute abdomen, even if passes days without a bowel movement. Also, never give an enema or laxative to a person with a bullet wound or other injury to the gut.
To give a strong laxative to a weak or sick person , it will weaken him more. Never give a laxative or purge to a child with high fever, vomiting, diarrhea or signs of dehydration. Do not also make a habit of using laxatives often.
There are correct uses of enemas, they are as follows. Simple enemas can help relieve constipation (dry, hard, difficult stools). Use warm water only, or water with little soap in it. When a person with vomiting is dehydrated, you can try giving an enema of rehydration drink very slowly.
When to use laxatives and when not to
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