Hydrocollototherapy is a large intestine cleaning procedure in which hot, filtered and purified water is inserted by the anus, which removes feces and accumulated intestinal toxins.
Therefore, this type of natural treatment is often used to combat constipation and symptoms of stomach swelling, however, it is also usually indicated in preparation for surgery or to relieve symptoms of infectious, inflammatory, rheumatic, muscle and joint diseases, for example.
- This procedure is different from enema because enema usually only removes stool from the initial part of the intestine.
- While hydrocollonotherapy performs a complete bowel cleansing.
- See how you can make an enema at home.
Hydrocolon therapy is performed with a special device that should be used by a healthcare professional. During the procedure, the following steps are followed:
Hydrocollontotherapy can be performed in hospitals, clinics or SPA, but in all cases it is very important to consult a gastroenterologist before performing hydrocollontotherapy to assess whether this type of procedure is safe for each situation.
Hydrocolon therapy is widely used to decrease symptoms of certain gastrointestinal problems, such as irritable bowel, constipation or abdominal swelling. However, this treatment should not be used if the person has:
In addition, hydrocolon therapy should not be performed during pregnancy, especially if there is no knowledge of the obstetrician.