Irrigation of the colon

Irrigation of the colon
The use of liquid solutions given by enema to remove material from the rectum or colon, ostensibly to eliminate toxins from the bowel. Unless ordered by a physician, this practice is rarely advisable. Irrigation of the colon carries a number of risks, including interference with the normal digestive process and perforation of the bowel. Also known as colonic irrigation, high colonics.

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