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Is A Glycerin Suppository And A Hot Water Soapsuds Enema For A Good Enema Cleanse And Constipation Advisable For An 80-year-old Woman?
Question: Doctor, Can I have someone come to my home and give me a glycerin suppository and a hot water soapsuds enema for a good enema cleanse and constipation. I'm an 80 year old female, live alone, and need a little help walking. I would like to have this procedure done for a couple of months so I don't get backed up. T/Y
Brief Answer:
Yes, no hospital stay required.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Yes, this can be done at home and doesn't require any hospital stay as long as the person doing it, ideally, has had the experience of doing it. A nurse would be the ideal person to do it or provide guidance under supervision.
Please consult your doctor before deciding on any further course of action.
Hope I have answered your query. Wishing you best of health.
Thank you.
Regards,
Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil
General & Family Physician
Yes, no hospital stay required.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Yes, this can be done at home and doesn't require any hospital stay as long as the person doing it, ideally, has had the experience of doing it. A nurse would be the ideal person to do it or provide guidance under supervision.
Please consult your doctor before deciding on any further course of action.
Hope I have answered your query. Wishing you best of health.
Thank you.
Regards,
Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil
General & Family Physician
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