Enemas are used to relieve constipation and cleanse the colon. Water- or saline-based enemas tend to carry the least risk. However, enemas can have side effects, such as disturbing your gut bacteria ...

Using an enema involves sending fluid through the anus into the bowels. It may cause discomfort and stomach cramps but should not be painful. In this article, we look at when and why an enema might be ...

Simon Spichak finished his MSc at University College Cork, where he studied the interactions between the microbes in the gut and the brain. He became interested in science communication during his ...

During an enema, people insert fluid into the rectum to soften stool and flush out the contents of their bowels. An enema can take a few minutes to produce a bowel movement, but a person should stay ...