Is Enema Advisable For An Elderly Person?

Posted on Sun, 14 May 2017

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Question : Good morning doctor. I was preparing to use a Fleets enema and the instructions said not to use the enema if I am older than 55. I have used the product four or five times in the past thirty years with no problem. I am 84 years old. What do you advise.? Thanks for your help.

Answered by Dr. Ramesh Kumar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
You acn use it as and when required.

Detailed Answer:
Hi Dear,
Thanks or asking query on this forum.
As per your query Sodium phosphate enema has been safely used world wide from decades in old patients.I don't think you need to worry about that.
However you acn also try polyethlene glycol enema its more safe.

Regards.

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