For older adults, enemas are typically considered a "last resort" treatment for gastrointestinal distress when other remedies fail. Common medical applications include:
: Healthcare providers use enemas to deliver anti-inflammatory drugs directly to the colon to treat conditions like ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease . Historical and Cultural Context mature women enama
Effects of high volume saline enemas vs no enema during labour For older adults, enemas are typically considered a