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Colon
tubes are not always easy to use. Some people love them, but many
find them very hard to use. Below are some guidelines to know when
inserting a colon tube into your colon.
By no means ever force a colon tube when inserting .
First you need to lubricate the anus and inside the rectum. you also
have to lubricate several inches of the colon tube.
Sense most colon tubes are made of rubber you want to use a
water-based lubricant such as
KY
jelly,
Astro glide
Never use petroleum based lubricants on
rubber.
The best way to insert a colon tube is to begin a flow of water
after you have inserted the colon tube a few inches and then to
create a channel by further inserting the colon tube in stages,
gradually.
A medium diameter
colon tube is good , French 32 to 34. Although, Some people
swear by the thinner colon tubes.
Each person reacts differently to
colon tubes, even when a 'channel' of enema water or solution is
created. You might never get the tube all the way in, and you should
NEVER force the tube.
It is not really necessary to get the colon tube all the way in to
accomplish a 'high' enema. Use time, patience and gravity to your
benefit. Unless your colon is congenitally abnormal, the enema
should be able to reach the 'high' areas of the colon by taking at
least 2 quarts of water.
Most likely, the best way to insure a 'deep' colon tube insertion is
to start out on your
left side, take some tube and water, then after
the tube is 'in' about 10+ inches, then turn over
on your back, with
hips elevated on a pillow or something. It's better to have someone
else helping, but that's not possible for most people. Just remember
that it's not necessarily how deep the colon tube goes in but,
rather, how deep the water goes in that really counts. This takes
time, relaxation and listening to one's own body.
Before you insert the colon tube, lay it out on a flat surface. Take
note of its natural curve. As you insert the colon tube, slide it
into your colon so that this natural curve corresponds with the
curve of your colon.
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Large 48fr. X 60 inch Colon Tube |
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