Enemas and purges are very popular home cures.And they are often very harmful.many people believes fever and diarrhoea can be washed out by giving an enemas(running water in to the gut through the anus) or by using a purge,or strong laxative.unfortunately,such efforts to clean or purge the sick body often cause more injury to the already damage gut.
CASES IN WHICH IT IS DANGEROUS TO USE ENEMAS
1.NEVER use enema or laxative if a person has a severe stomach-arch or any sign of appendicitis.
2.NEVER give an enema or laxative to a person with a bullet wound or other injury to the gut.
3.NEVER give a strong laxative to a weak or sick person .it will weaken him more.
4.NEVER give an enema or purge to a child with high fever,vomiting,diarrhoea or sign of dehydration.
NOTE:Do not make a habit of using laxative often.
THE CORRECT USES OF ENEMAS
1.Simple enemas can help relieve constipation(dry,hard,difficult stool).use warm water only or water with little soap in it.
- When a person with vomiting is dehydrated,you can try replacing water by giving an enema of rehydration drink made with water,sugar and salt only very slowly.image from google.
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