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Colon detox is touted as a natural way to promote health, but this benefit has not been scientifically proven. Even a new report suggests that colon cleansing may lead to a number of risks, including nausea, vomiting, and kidney failure.
1. Overview of colon cleansing methods
During the colon cleanse, the patient lies on a table, using a tube to inject approximately 60 liters of water (with or without other substances) into the rectum. Waste and liquid will be expelled by another tube.
Colon cleansing products - including coffee, herbs, probiotics, enzymes and others - can be taken by mouth or injected directly into the rectum.
Although colon cleansing has been around since ancient times, it only became popular in the early 1900s. By 1919, the American Medical Association had condemned the method, so people started to use it. no longer applies.
However, in recent years, colon detox has returned with the claim to relieve fatigue and boost energy. They believe that toxins from the digestive tract can cause a variety of health problems, such as arthritis and high blood pressure. So colon cleansing will improve health by removing toxins, strengthening the immune system. The real benefit of this approach is the question that patients frequently ask the specialist during every visit.
2. Opinions from experts
Family medicine physician Ranit Mishori at Georgetown University School of Medicine reviewed studies evaluating colon cleansing therapy using laxatives, teas, and other products taken orally or by mouth. rectal. This is someone who has taken care of 2 patients hospitalized after colon cleansing. A person suffers from dehydration, pancreatitis and other problems. Another person had cramps, diarrhea, and vomiting.
Then this doctor concludes: If you are a healthy person, there is no reason to detox yourself using concoctions or colon detox methods. Our bodies are programmed to detox on their own, so you don't have to help your body do this. Especially people who are not healthy and have heart disease, diabetes, or kidney disease, etc., are definitely not allowed to clean the large intestine on their own.
Another medical expert said: Colon cleansing therapy is only guaranteed to be safe when performed by a trained therapist with specialized equipment that has been approved by the FDA.
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3. Risks of self-cleansing of the colon
In a review of 20 studies that have been published over the past decade, there is little evidence to support this approach, but many have documented side effects, including cramps, bloating, and sadness. vomiting, vomiting, electrolyte imbalance and renal failure.
Some herbal preparations have been associated with hepatotoxicity and aplastic anemia. Aplastic anemia, also known as bone marrow failure, is a condition in which the bone marrow does not make enough new blood cells.
Some cases of colon detox also lead to more serious consequences, such as rectal perforation, colitis and death from intestinal infections.
Furthermore, preparations used for colon cleansing are classified as dietary supplements, so are not FDA approved. Devices used for colon cleansing must also meet certain requirements that are hardly standard on the market.
However, it cannot be said that colon cleansing has no benefits. If someone is constipated and has no other medical condition or medical condition, this method can be very helpful, helping to improve bowel function.
4. How safe is bowel cleansing?
Experts say bowel cleansing should be prescribed by a doctor, such as before an X-ray or colonoscopy. Sometimes constipation can also be one of the medically indicated conditions.
Some people should not undergo a colon detox, including patients with colon cancer, ulcerative colitis and other bowel problems. If you are interested in this method, you need to see your doctor first to make sure you have no health problems and listen to advice and instructions.
In case you want to detox your body and improve your health, there are other safer ways instead of choosing a colon detox. Exercising, meditating, attending a yoga course or having a glass of wine with a loved one,... are all good suggestions.
It is best when you intend to clean the large intestine by any method, you should also consult with your doctor to get the indications, safe instructions for health.
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