Had a Hot Enema: Seek info from Medical Professionals

Wednesday afternoon I received an extremely hot enema (a guess:125-140F) ... not the whole bag, but enough to know it was too hot to take more.I stopped the flow immediately. A colon tube of 36 inches was fully inserted before the water was release. I doubt I had more than a pint.

I expelled what I could. I think it was all out. Since this incident I have almost a constant feeling that I need to release some more. Generally with no result. Today there is what looks like mucus with red blood and/or "scales"(could this be the burnt colon lining?) with blood. Not a perfuse amount and no "free running" blood.

Really don't want to go to dr/ER at this point.

Do you think it safe to take a just water enema to clean out the debris from the scalding water?

What do you think is the best course of action.

Thanks... for your comments, not medical advice :-)

What on earth possessed you to take such risks in the first place??...Why I say that is from the vast medical literature produced over many decades recommends the upper safe limit @ 115...one would have to think there is very good reason !...If it were me I'd be seeking professional medical advice due to the very nature of what's been explained...one cannot know what damage may have occurred as it's internal....Sorry but that's scary shit -- However Funn Strict I do hope all goes well for you

Someone else prepared the enema .. i know better. Next time I will make sure the giver knows better

U may want to get in to see a doctor ... blood in the stool ... not good ... and if it gets infected then u will have a lot more problems going on ... u really need to get in to see a doctor ... ASAP ...

Wednesday afternoon was 48 hours ago. Have you had a bowel movement since then?

Any symptoms of a blockage or other problems beyond what you described? Fever, localized pain (on firm, deep palpation of the abdomen in all quadrants), nausea/vomiting, excess gas or distention? Lightheaded? Other forms of malaise? If you have any history of diverticulitis/osis, the burn could have caused damage/fissure/break in the intestinal wall and, if so, you could be a BIG trouble. That's a trip to the OR, STAT.

If none of the above, I would wait a bit longer, but be prepared to head to the ER if ANY of those symptoms develop. I would NOT try to "fix" things - let your body do what it is programmed to do. If things settle down, you dodged a 50 caliber bullet. I hope you did.

Keep us posted.

Bburl ..thanks for your reply. none of the symptoms you described. Will wait but be prepared to go to ER if something shows up. Will keep you posted. Again, thanks.

I use a point & shoot digital thermometer from Harbor Freight ("The Toy Store") so I KNOW exactly what the temperature of the Enema is. Get one and use it, and train anyone else how to use it as well.

Hope things are OK with you by now.

Dan

Thermal injuries to vital organs do not always show up immediately. A hole, or perforation, can happen at any point between the injury and healing. (Think about how a scab sluffs off and leaves raw inflammation underneath.) Late thermal injuries are not uncommon in many kinds of surgery and can be devastating for patients. Injuries are known from cautery, sparks, hot instruments, hot irrigation fluids, etc. Bowel leaking bacteria can cause many of the signs bburl listed, but these happen after trouble has begun.

I would suggest you fess up to a gastroenterologist and have a colonoscopy, CT or MRI as he/she suggests. Then when the shit hits the fan the doctor will be on board already, or can offer preventative treatment or observation by trained eyes now.

I am still alive and conditions are the same. Will see Doc on monday. Or ER if things get worse.

Maybe a little aloe juice would help since it is good for burns.??

Anything over 140 degrees F can never really be safe. In fact, it can actually start to cook flesh!!

An enema should be WARM but never hot to the touch of the person receiving the enema, no matter HOW it feels to the giver.

FunnStrict - did you see a doctor? Hope you are feeling ok and get this sorted.

You need the ER STAT!!! Ever heard of the Darwin Awards? You're in the running!!!

I would agree with the others here- go see a doctor and tell them exactly what happened. There is no shame in going in and telling them what happened and there definitely is no advantage in waiting and not going to see a doctor. Play it safe and have it looked at.

As a late afterthought, you might turn your water heater down to 120, which is closer to the normal setting anyway.

Dan

I hope that you are okay. Even though it may be a bit embarrassing to explain, I would definitely get a medical opinion.

Get medical attention immediately. They will do ax sigmoid exa, and possibly a colonoscopy. Don't take any laxatives until you see the MD. You do not want to perforate or irritate the colon.

Please seek MEDICAL advice and Treatment from the ER or a trusted Physician. External thermal burns are bad enough. I cannot comprehend internal thermal burns. Godspeed to you and successful healing...

One way ticket, you must make as soon as possible a rendez-vous with a doctor or a gastro enterolog.

Your health is more important than your shyness.

Progress report Funn Strict ?

All seems to be healing well. Called my doctor. He asked questions about the other symptoms, which there weren't any. Continue to let the body heal itself and call him if other symptoms show up, which to date have not. It has 9 days since the infusion all seems to be well and almost back to normal.

Thanks for your concerns and comments.