What is an enema?
An enema is a liquid laxative that is administered rectally. Enemas cannot be taken by mouth or in any other way. Enemas are never to be taken orally. The medical purpose for the enema is that it relieves constipation. You can also use an enema prior to medical procedures or examinations. Your doctor will prescribe you an enema if it is needed for the medical exam. Enemas are administrated rectally by introducing the laxative liquid into the rectum instead of the digestive system which means it won’t upset your digestive system. When you begin using enemas it is a good idea to discuss it with your doctor. Your doctor can tell you how many days in a row they would like you to use an enema and what guidelines to follow. Fleet enemas are meant to be used once and then discarded. They are not to be reused. Using more than one enema in a 24-hour period can be harmful.
How long does it take an enema to work?
There are different brands of enemas, but a Fleet enema generally starts to work within five minutes. However, every person is different so do not be surprised if the time is shorter or longer. If you have taken a saline laxative and it has not worked in 30 minutes, then you should call your doctor because you may become dehydrated.
What to do if an enema doesn’t work?
No bowel movement after an enema? Then you should contact your doctor if it has been 30 minutes and you have not been able to move your bowels. There could be a problem and your doctor will want to make sure you are not in danger of becoming dehydrated. They will also want to check and make sure that you do not have some kind of bowel impaction that is preventing the enema from working. Do not take another enema, call your doctor.
How long do you poop after a fleet enema?
This is a question we get a lot and one that people are rather embarrassed to ask, they shouldn’t be! It is normal to want to know what to expect when you are using something like an enema for the first time. You will probably not have to call off work or dedicate an entire day to using an enema. It does vary person to person though. The first time you use a Fleet enema I would recommend giving yourself a longer period from start to finish. General guides say that it will start to work between 5 and 10 minutes and bowel evacuation will last between 30 and 60 minutes. However, remember, your body is not a clock. Some people use an enema and it is fast acting and it is one trip to the toilet and they are done. This isn’t everyone though. Be patient and communicate how it works for you with your doctor. They will be able to monitor it with you to make sure you are using enemas in a healthy way that works for you specifically. You should stay close to a toilet while using an enema until you are comfortable with how it works for you.
How long should you hold the liquid laxative in before you use the bathroom?
In general, the Fleet enema should be held in for at least two minutes. If two minutes have not passed you will want to resist the urge to go until it has because this will give the medicine time to work and will make the bowel evacuation work more effectively. You need to give the active ingredients the time they need to work.
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