High Enema

A high enema is the cleansing of all the colon or large intestine. It involves the injection of a solution into the rectum to soften the feces, distend the colon and rectum, and thereby cause the easy emptying of the bowel.
A high enema is often given to relieve constipation.
Before a proctoscopic examination or various medical procedures.

During the administration of the high enema, you will be asked to lie on your left side, with the right leg flexed.
This position will enable the enema solution to flow easily into the rectum & colon.
The solution most commonly used is a mixture of mild soap and approximately a liter or two of warm water that is placed in a plastic container with a flexible enema tube. The tube end will be lubricated and inserted into the rectum about 4 to 6 inches, after which the soap solution will be slowly administered. Injecting the solution slowly helps to minimize discomfort.

It is also helpful to breathe slowly and deeply through the mouth to help minimize discomfort and enable you to take the high enema more easily. If you experience cramps, you need to let the person giving you the enema know, so that the flow of the solution can be slowed or stopped momentarily to make you more comfortable. Once the enema is administered, you will probably feel the need to move your bowels. If possible, wait about 5 or 10 minutes to get good results.