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Bookmark or Share- Constipation - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo ClinicEnemas and suppositories. An enema is a fluid gently pumped into the rectum to help pass stool. An enema may be used when other treatments don't work. Your health care professional may use one of these if the rectum is blocked with stool. Some are also available without prescription. The fluid may be: Tap water. Tap water with mild soap ...
- Anemia - Symptoms and causes - Mayo ClinicAnemia is a problem of not having enough healthy red blood cells or hemoglobin to carry oxygen to the body's tissues. Hemoglobin is a protein found in red cells that carries oxygen from the lungs to all other organs in the body. Having anemia can cause tiredness, weakness and shortness of breath. There are many forms of anemia.
- Barium enema - Mayo ClinicOverview. A barium enema is an X-ray exam that can detect changes or abnormalities in the large intestine (colon). The procedure is also called a colon X-ray. An enema is the injection of a liquid into your rectum through a small tube. In this case, the liquid contains a metallic substance (barium) that coats the lining of the colon.
- Colon cleansing: Is it helpful or harmful? - Mayo ClinicColon cleanses done for medical reasons use water. Colon cleanses done for detoxing sometimes use herbal solutions, coffee or coffee grounds instead of water. Colon cleansing can be dangerous. Coffee enemas have been linked to many deaths. And in general, colon cleansing also can cause less serious side effects.
- Infant constipation: How is it treated? - Mayo ClinicTreatment for infant constipation includes medicine called a suppository, which is placed in the anus. Other medicines may be taken by mouth, such as a liquid or a powder you mix with liquid. Don't use mineral oil, stimulant laxatives or enemas to treat infant constipation. Has a swollen belly.
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