Catheter as enema

Hi all,

Is it possible to use a urinary catheter as an enema?

I am planning to insert it and then inflate the balloon, once the balloon is ok I want to use a big irrigation syringe to pump inside the solution.

Anybody tried that?

thanks

It is possible

However the balloon is to small to really work as a plug

At best it might slow down the flow a bit.

The syringe will work but to get the volume will take a lot of work

a 30cc syringe would have to be refilled 34 time to get 1 liter,

So a 4 quart/4 liter enema would need to be refilled 140 times.

By the time you get it done one of 2 thing will happen

You will give in to the cramps in your gut

or

You will give up due to the cramp in your hand

best of luck

I’ve had a 16Fr catheter used on me for enemas I was given. It was not a balloon catheter, but it was effective getting deep into my anal passage.

Even had a doctor suggest it as a way to get it higher up to stimulate expulsion for a weak colon - 6 to 8 inches or so. Not a bowel blockage.

I use a urinary catheter all the time for my enemas, once it is in my butt i fill the balloon with water then start the flow of water, as i get filled up i push the catheter in all the way which is usually about 12 inches. after the water is all in i unhook the hose from the catheter and put a clamp on it so no water comes out , then when i am ready to poop everything out i just set on the pot and let things go.

It's completely possible and very comfortable

I used a catheter some times and feel good, you can reach very deep or use the balloon as a plug to hold more easily.

I recycle the catheter maximum 5 enemas, then you need a new. But don't worry, they are very cheaper. And it's a very good choice if you can't afford a inflatable nozzle.

Before the nurse could comfortably fit the 250cc double inflatable, I used a 60cc foley catheter as an inflatable nozzle. We also had a bunch of sterile ones on hand for play partners.