How much water should be in an enema to fill to the end of the colon?

In a beginner how much water should be in an enema to fill to the end of the colon?

Amount depends on comfort. Start small. No pain.

If you're a beginner, try an 8 Oz bulb, just to get the feel of things. That's enough to make any adult poo within about 15 minutes, but not cause messy accident. Once you're comfortable with that, change to a bag and work up to about 2 quarts of warm water. That's usually enough to pretty much fill a person's colon and empty them pretty thoroughly. If you want a stronger effect add some soap (like Ivory bar or castile), glycerin, or Dulcolax (in order of poo power)

Technically, it depends on your definition of “full.” Infusing enough enema water to have the earliest water reach the cecum is less than the amount needed to completely fill the entire colon potential space with fluid. I’m 6 feet and can probably feel water in my cecum with just perhaps a 1-2 quart enema. But I’m used to enjoying 2.5-4.5 quart enemas and for me, I’m not convinced any of it passes into the small bowel, so it’s in my colon. I’ve been doing this for about 53 years.

For a beginner, like the others here say, start small with a bulb or small bag. Usual common drugstore bags will give you 1.5-2.5 quarts usually. So try those volumes, gradually increasing until you get the volume you want or it starts to hurt. Like Sean says below, later add other things like Castile soap if you want. Read a lot here about whatever you want to try before you do it. Keep posting questions here anytime you want to verify information or discuss anything.

Eric

I'm not 100% beginner. I have given self enemas but have never found someone to force an enema on me until possibly now. After an initial enema of 2 cups to clean out enough room for the Double Balloon Nozzle to be inflated inside me I will get a second enema to clean out my system from some recent too many fast food days. When I have used a full hot water bottle of enema in the past it hasn't made me feel full but not sure how much more should be added. I need my system cleaned out but since I was Bad I don't deserve a comfortable Enema.

Enema volume will depend on the level of discomfort but always should be increased only in stages. When I was in the hospital in the 50's the nurses didn't seem concerned about the level of discomfort or the amount of the enema since they had a set amount of soapsuds that they gave everybody. In my case, I have reached my maximum level of discomfort with 3 quarts of warm water containing of mix of goat's milk enema bar soap; Ivory bar soap; Dr. Bronner's Liquid castile soap; essential oils and baking soda. In all cases, taking quick short breaths like panting like a puppy is needed to finish completely….. as was advised by the hospital nurses, mom and grandma. …..michael https://en.zity.biz/gallery/image/212297

Some years back I had a doctor tell me to take an enema of 2 qts and swish a bar of soap in the bag. I have had nurses for girlfriends and they gave me enemas, one would fill the 2 qt bag and one would only use one qt of soapy water. I think going over 2 qts in one filling cannot be a good thing if done too frequently. These stories of 4-6 qts of water at a time I find dangerous, but that is just me

Around 2 quarts should be fine, if you retain it until spontaneous expulsion is achieved!

The average adult colon has a maximum volume of 6 qts (5.7 liters). That said, it means 50% have a smaller potential volume, and 50% have a larger potential volume. Thus, to be sure one does not burst their colon, EASY DOES IT! Fill until it is slightly painful. SLIGHTLY painful. If you want to increase your colon capacity, gradually increase the volumes you take over time. Again, do not exceed the volume that causes slight pain. I recommend getting a colonoscopy before trying to expand your colon. It will let you know that your colon is normal. Aside from detecting polys or colon cancer, it will also show diverticulae (little sacs that develop off the sides of the colon, sort of like little balloons), which could burst before the colon actually feels full.