Cleansing enemas flush out the colon quickly, while retention enemas keep liquid in the body longer. Sodium phosphate, bisacodyl, glycerin, and mineral oil enemas can relieve occasional constipation.

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Background: Claims of marked health benefits from “detoxification” have stimulated public interest in colonic cleansing and generated a multimillion-dollar industry promoting oral agents, colonic ...