How to clean anus and rectum

summary

The purpose of cleaning the rectum is to clean the rectum, dilute and remove harmful substances in the intestines. However, cleaning the rectum is generally used in hospitals for enema before operation, relieving flatulence and constipation, preparing for intestinal surgery, cooling patients with high fever, examination or delivery. There are two methods, one is for external use, the other is for internal use, but generally everyone cleans the anus, Only those who are unwell or need anal sex will wash their rectum. Cleaning the rectum often is not good, so don't do it if it's not necessary. Let's take a look at the following.

How to clean anus and rectum

First, for external use, go to the toilet to defecate, then prepare a tube, put 0.1% - 0.2% soapy water into the bag, the adult dosage is 1000ml, the solution temperature is 39-41 degrees, and the tube is inserted into the rectum for 7-10CM, so that the liquid flows slowly. When enema, there will be discomfort and deep breathing. If you sweat, severe abdominal pain will stop immediately, After the completion of enema, the anus was clamped for 5-10 minutes before defecation, and then repeated until the end of defecation.

Second, there is magnesium sulfate method, 25% magnesium sulfate 200ml (50% magnesium sulfate 100ml + 5% glucose saline 100ml) and then oral warm water 1000ml. Generally 15-30 minutes after oral can be repeated self defecation, 2-3 hours can defecate 2-5 times, before the need to enter the semi liquid diet, do not eat hard, inflamed food.

Third: pregnancy, acute abdomen, severe cardiovascular disease and other patients should not enema, or mannitol method, but three days before the semi liquid diet, oral mannitol solution 1500ml (20% mannitol 500ml + 5% glucose 1000ml mixed). Generally, 15-20 minutes after taking it, the patient will defecate repeatedly.

matters needing attention

It is recommended to use oral method. Although enema method is relatively clean to clean the rectum, it will cause discomfort due to physical differences. Moreover, it can not be washed with tap water, which will allow bacteria to enter the intestinal tract. If it is serious, it will cause infection. Normal saline can be used to clean the anus. Soap can be used to wash the anus when taking a bath or at ordinary times.