“Retaining water after enemas”
I am a 58 yo m w nerogenic bowel as a result of MS. My gastro ordered weekly enemas (2 x 1L ea tapwater w/1t salt ea) to prevent impaction. I had a fair amount of difficulty administering them, and almost no fluid & a small amount of material has been returned. It's been nearly 2 hrs. I can feel the fluid in there, but can't evacuate it. Should I be concerned?
Male | 58 years old
Complaint duration: 3 years
Medications: Miralax, Metamucil
Conditions: MS Neurogenic bowel and bladder
1 Answer
Gastroenterologist
No. If you don't have pain then there should not be danger from retaining fluid from the enema. It will eventually pass or it will resorbed by the colon.
