2006-08-14 13:06:49 · 8 answers · asked by erec_armand_22 1 in Health ➔ Alternative Medicine
It is very dangerous because you're losing valuable electrolytes like sodium, potassium, and calcium. If you do it too often you can get real sick and need medical treatment at a hospital. Once or twice a day is way too much.
2006-08-14 13:11:05 · answer #1 · answered by Tommy Boy 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
It isn't necessarily dangerous depending on how much and what you use for the enema, but it really isn't advised. You could become dependent on them and suffer from lifelong constipation as a result.
If you are doing it for enjoyment then moderation is the key to the enjoyment. By moderation, I mean the frequency at which you take them. The longer you go between times the more enjoyable it will be each time. You do it too often then you become accustomed to it and they don't hold the same level of pleasure they used to.
Just enjoy them occasionally.
2006-08-15 08:04:03 · answer #2 · answered by wetsaway 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In addition to the other comments given here, frequent enemas also mess up your body's natural peristaltic action. That the waves of muscle contractions that moves the fecal matter through the intestines. Consequently, frequent enemas makes constipation worse...not better. So, like everyone else is saying here...not a good idea.
2006-08-15 09:19:39 · answer #3 · answered by kathy_is_a_nurse 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is dangerous to take enema of the regular variety daily. But Ayurveda advises oil enemas as a daily routine for maintaining good health, appetite and keeping ageing symptoms at bay. Oil enemas are used to treat various diseases in Ayurveda. There are other types of enemas like medicinal herb decoction enemas,medicated milk enemas and so on(.they have different purposes). All these enemas have a generalised name-'basti' in Ayurveda. Infact Ayuveda believes that 'basti' treatment is half the treatment of any disease and therefore specific 'bastis' have been prescribed for almost every disease.And taking oil enema daily is as routine as brushing your teeth. They use sesame oil for the enemas. 50ml of lukewarm sesame oil taken as enema everyday works wonders. You only have to try it to believe it.And ithe best time to take this kind of enema is in the evenings around 6:00 to 8:00 pm.Do try for yourself!
2006-08-15 08:19:15 · answer #4 · answered by akalpita d 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
This is the usual treatment for constipation.. do you have that problem every day? There are certain bacteria within the colon and for a very specific reason.. if you continue to flush them out, you are asking for a different kind of problem.
2006-08-14 20:16:54 · answer #5 · answered by mrcricket1932 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes this is a dangerous practice, why can you not simply eat the right foods to aid you in this?
2006-08-14 22:00:26 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes..there should be no reason for doing that. I would go see a doctor if you need to do it that much. Are you taking pain killers or any other kind of meds to make you not be able to go or what???
2006-08-14 20:13:21 · answer #7 · answered by armiki66 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
An enema is very irritating to the lining of the anus and body balance, so it should not be used often. If you are having problems having a bowel movement, you need to see a doctor to determine the reason(s) as to why, and the appropriate treatment prescribed.
2006-08-14 20:11:17 · answer #8 · answered by Nurse Annie 7 · 2⤊ 4⤋