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How Do Enemas Treat Constipation?

How Do Enemas Treat Constipation? (0:19)

When you're stopped up inside, an enema can be a quick and effective remedy, says internal medicine specialist and Dr. Oz Show guest Keri Peterson. Watch this video to find out when and how it can work.

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Enemas can be a great solution for constipation when you want quick fix like when you feel that your stool is stuck and you just can't get it out. What they do is they introduce fluid into the rectum and that loosens up and breaks up the stool so you can pass it very quickly and should have the evacuation of the stool within one to five minutes after use.

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