The colon, approximately 1.8 m long, primarily functions to reabsorb water and electrolytes while eliminating waste. Colonic irrigation, a historical therapy for gut issues, is not supported by current literature as an effective treatment for promoting general health or addressing conditions like IBS. The procedure carries several risks, including dehydration, infections, and bowel perforation, prompting the need for consultation with a healthcare provider before considering it.

2. The colon is the huge intestine and is about 1.8 m long. The
major function of the colon is to reabsorb water and electrolytes
into the body and also eliminate waste by defecation. Nevertheless,
often you can experience practical concerns with your gut, such as
irregular bowel movements, diarrhea or abdominal pain. Colonic
irrigation is a popular corresponding therapy (that go back to the
19th Century) utilized to 'rinse' the gut as well as proposed to deal
with some of these complaints.
The procedure of colonic irrigation involves cozy water (40-- 60L),
usually with added natural herbs or probiotics being purged right
into your colon, via a tube in your rectum. The water fills your huge
bowel and also 'purges' out the components of your colon.

3. Does Colonic Irrigation
work?
In 2009, an organized evaluation published in American Journal of
Gastroenterology took a look at the medical effects of colonic cleaning
for basic health and wellness promotion. The review wrapped up that the
current literature did not sustain the notion that colonic watering
enhances or promotes general wellness . Unfortunately, we do not know
the results of this treatment in people with IBS. Just 1 small pilot study
from Taiwan assessed the impacts of colonic watering in people with IBS-C
and IBS-D. While this study showed that individuals felt much more
satisfied with their digestive tract movements after completing colonic
irrigation two times per day for six successive days, the lasting results of
the therapy were not evaluated, as participants were only followed up for 7
days after completing the therapy.

5. How is it different to an enema?
Injections entail particular medically formulated fluids being
placed right into the rectum to assist a person pass a bowel
motion when constipated. Colonic irrigation is not too
dissimilar to an injection, nevertheless, injections often tend to
only utilize small amounts of fluid ~ 5mL, whereas colonic
watering can pump between 40-60 liters right into the colon
over the course of the session. Passing this volume of fluid into
the colon presents risks, including bowel perforations.

6. Are there risks involved in Colonic
irrigation?
There are numerous dangers involved in colonic irrigation that
can vary from moderate to serious, consisting of;
 Inequality of minerals and electrolytes-- disturbances could
lead dehydration as well as more seriously to cardiac arrest
and kidney damages.
 Interference/removal of bacteria that line the colon
 Infections such as Hepatitis B and also C.
 Perforation of intestinal tract.

8. The bottom line
There essentially no evidence to suggest that colonic watering
is effective in people with IBS, and it may pose several threats.
If you are thinking about undergoing colonic watering, talk
with your General Practitioner or Gastroenterologist first so
you are really clear on the feasible threats and also advantages.
Despite the advertising insurance claims, it may be that your
initiative, time and money would be much better invested in
various other, more proof based therapies.