TreasureVibe
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Hey all. I'm in a bit of trouble here. Last night, I have done 2 enemas after eachother, for the first time, to treat chronic constipation. The first one with plain water, the second one, about 2 hours afterwards, with a salt water solution. The first time with the plain water, all water came out directly after finishing the enema, except for a portion which was absorbed due to general dehydration. The second enema with the salt water solution did not come out completely, and now, about 8 hours later, it feels as if the salt water is still in my colon or intestines. A few hours ago some water came out occasionally, but not nearly all of it. It still hasn't come completely out after all those hours, and this is where my problem is.
I also made a mistake with the salt water solution, as I had put 4 big teaspoons of sea salt in 2.5 litres of water, while I was adviced to put in a teaspoon of salt per approx. 243 ml of water. I ended up using only 2 litres in the enema but this could mean technically that the salt water solution that I used had too few salt in it.
So I am kind of worried now that this chunk of water that is travelling or sitting somewhere in my bowels, which I can feel bubbling and hear occasionally, is causing my body to have electrolyte imbalance problems. I feel slightly light headed and a little bit anxious. Also occasionally I have jaw pain and arm pain. Also, my chest at my heart sometimes feels anxious, although I might be hyperfocusing on it due to anxiety.
What should I do, and should I be worried? Do I have to go to my GP?
I hope someone could help me out.
With best regards,
Richard
Tldr; I did 2 enemas. First one with water, all came out. Second with salt water solution that possibly had too few salt in it to mimick electrolyte balance of body. The salt water of the second enema still sits in my intestines and hasn't fully come out yet after 8 hours. I can feel and hear it in my bowels. I am afraid it could cause electrolyte imbalance. Feeling anxious. What can I do about it and should I be worried? Should I visit GP?
In short, the salt water got "stuck" in my gut.
Thanks.
I also made a mistake with the salt water solution, as I had put 4 big teaspoons of sea salt in 2.5 litres of water, while I was adviced to put in a teaspoon of salt per approx. 243 ml of water. I ended up using only 2 litres in the enema but this could mean technically that the salt water solution that I used had too few salt in it.
So I am kind of worried now that this chunk of water that is travelling or sitting somewhere in my bowels, which I can feel bubbling and hear occasionally, is causing my body to have electrolyte imbalance problems. I feel slightly light headed and a little bit anxious. Also occasionally I have jaw pain and arm pain. Also, my chest at my heart sometimes feels anxious, although I might be hyperfocusing on it due to anxiety.
What should I do, and should I be worried? Do I have to go to my GP?
I hope someone could help me out.
With best regards,
Richard
Tldr; I did 2 enemas. First one with water, all came out. Second with salt water solution that possibly had too few salt in it to mimick electrolyte balance of body. The salt water of the second enema still sits in my intestines and hasn't fully come out yet after 8 hours. I can feel and hear it in my bowels. I am afraid it could cause electrolyte imbalance. Feeling anxious. What can I do about it and should I be worried? Should I visit GP?
In short, the salt water got "stuck" in my gut.
Thanks.
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