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Enemas are injections of fluids used to cleanse or stimulate the emptying of your bowel. This procedure has been used for years to treat constipation and similar issues.
Constipation can be a severe condition that slows down the movement of your stool. It also makes the stool hard and difficult to excrete. It can become a chronic problem for many people and may require treatment, such as an enema.
Enemas can also treat fecal incontinence, a condition in which the stool leaks from the rectum unexpectedly.
They are also used to clean the bowel before any test or surgery.
Today, there are many enema products that can be self-administered.