Hydrocolonotherapy is a procedure for cleaning the large intestine in which it inserts filtered filtered warm water through the anus, allowing the elimination of accumulated feces and toxins from the intestine.
This way, this type of natural treatment is often used to combat constipation and symptoms of belly bloating; however, it is also often indicated in the preparation for surgeries or to alleviate the symptoms of infectious, inflammatory, rheumatic, muscular and articular, for example.
This procedure is different from the enema because the enema usually only eliminates the feces from the initial portion of the intestine, while the hydrocolonotherapy does a complete bowel cleansing. Here's how you can make an enema at home.
How much
The price of hydrocolonotherapy is around $ 180 per session. However, it may take about 4 to 6 sessions for thorough cleaning, so the average price ranges from $ 720 to $ 1080.
Hydrocolonotherapy step-by-step
Hydrocolonotherapy is done with a special device that must be operated by a health professional. During the procedure the following steps are followed:
- Placing a water-based lubricant on the anus and equipment;
- Inserting a thin tube into the anus to pass the water;
- Disruption of water flow when the person feels discomfort in the belly or increased pressure;
- Performing an abdominal massage to facilitate the exit of the stool;
- Removal of feces and toxins through another tube connected to the water tube;
- Opening of new water flow into the intestine.
Generally, this process takes about 20 minutes and during that time the last two steps are repeated until the withdrawn water comes out clean and without stool, meaning that the intestine is also clean.
Where to do
Hydrocolonotherapy can be done in hospitals, clinics or SPAs, but in any case it is very important that you seek a gastroenterologist before doing hydrocolonotherapy to assess whether this type of procedure is safe for each situation.
Who should not do
Hydrocolonotherapy is widely used to decrease the symptoms of some gastrointestinal problems such as irritable bowel, constipation or abdominal bloating. However, this treatment should not be used if the person has:
- Crohn's disease;
- Uncontrolled high blood pressure;
- Hemorrhoids;
- Severe anemia;
- Abdominal hernias;
- Renal insufficiency;
- Diseases of the liver.
- Intestinal bleeding.
In addition, hydrocolonotherapy should also not be done during pregnancy, especially if there is no knowledge of the obstetrician.
