Atomic Enema

My friend had back surgery and prior to that was taking pain medications that constipated her quite severely, which continued following the surgery. She had been placed on a regimen of fleet enemas but the GI doc ordered an "Atomic Enema" and it was supposed to clean her out. Have any of you heard of this?

* edited to include a later post with a bit more information.

My friend, a women age 45, was recently hospitalized due to a slipped disc and in a lot of pain. She was there for a couple of days but as a consequence of pain medication, she got totally and very uncomfortably constipated. The usual course of treatment including laxatives and prune juice were unhelpful as was a normal enema both bag and fleet. She ultimately was prescribed the "Atomic Enema." I guess it was a more forceful solution and worked. Has anyone heard of this?

I've heard of an M&M enema for extreme constipation, which could be described as an atomic enema because the combination of milk and molasses form gases that are almost the equivalent of an explosion.

It is probably a prepackaged saline enema, this what I have found:

Wellmex Atomic Enema

ACTIVE INGREDIENT

Each 100ml contains:

Sodium chloride ...................................................... 15g

Preservative : 3-methyl-6-isopropylphenol .......... 0.001g

Sure doesn't sound very "atomic" to me....

I did a google search on atomic enemas, and found that depending on the Japanese manufacturer, most are a small enema consisting of glycerin and water (50%) and others that have salt added. You could accomplish the same at home using a fleets bottle or bulb syringe, and a batch of glycerin and water. (porbably cheaper than importing the stuff)

Gio983 has it right. I actually have a few of them left from a case I got on eBay. I found them disappointing since with the word Atomic, you expect a strong blast.

Since they're a rectally introduced saline laxative, they work, but not as strong as the Glycerin ones from Asia or Fleet Liquid Glycerin Suppositories

I don't think the Asian sodium chloride ones are approved in the US, so assuming a US doctor I doubt he means those.

I've found several references to there being regional or even doctor-specific names for enema concoctions. You might be best off getting your friend to get specifics from her doctor's office. Go ahead and pass them on if you do!

Why not just ask your friend what type of enema she was given? I've never heard of an atomic enema, and suspect the doctor was referring to a very strong large-volume SSE.

I picked up a few of these when I was in Hong Kong several years ago. Came in a blue and white box if I recall correctly. They seemed to be as effective as a Fleets.

Atomic enema is a brand name like Fleets.

My mistake, I should have said a trade name.

To me, an atomic enema would be 4 Dulcolax tabs dissolved in water and injected, followed by 2 qts. of soap suds. Never had a Mayo, or M & M. I've used the Dulcolax injection with an 8 oz. bulb and followed it with a 2 qt. bag that forces the Dulcolax high up into the ascending and transverse colons. This allows the Dulcolax to remain high up for enough time to give a very strong purge.

I had someone who was on pain meds and was all backed up, so being the nice guy I am I helped her out whether or not she wanted it. She got 4 oz. 50/50 of warm water and glycerin quickly injected up her bottom which starts to work very quickly, and I was timing it a bit as I know around the 2 minute mark is when they can't hold on anymore. I was teasing her a bit as she wanted privacy and I wouldn't give it to her as I wanted it to build right to the edge. At the 2 minute mark I left her alone in private as I went to prepare a large enema of warm water and good squirt of Dr. Bronners Peppermint Castle soap in the bag. I got out the large silicone double balloon retention nozzle and lube, and put a towel on the bed for her to lay on. When she was done in the bathroom, I had lay on the towel and worked the lubed nozzle in and inflated the balloons which was something she had never had done to her and filled her up. When all was said and done, she was thoroughly cleaned out and feeling much better.

Has anyone heard the term, “smog enema”? Or used or had one? I heard the term in the hospital once, I was curious what it consisted of

Saline, mineral oil and glycerin. I'd add some soap too to help clear out the oil.

A Google search shows an actual product from Taiwan called an "atomic enema"

A Google search also reveals that you posted the EXACT SAME THING on November 28th! This friend sure goes to the hospital a lot!

What gives?!?

Also how is this inquiry a "story or text submission?"

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Never used, when blocked have you ever tried a mix of J-Lube and glycerin ?