How long it takes to poop after an enema is largely related to the purpose of the enema. Clean enemas usually take half an hour to pull out, and retention enemas take 1-2 hours or more to go to a bowel movement.
1. Cleansing enema: generally mainly for constipation and to prepare for intestinal surgery patients to carry out, its purpose is mainly to clean the intestinal tract or laxative, usually about 30 minutes after the enema can be defecated.
2. Retention enema: It is for therapeutic purposes, and the retention time needs to be extended to increase the amount of medication absorbed through the intestines. Retention of more than 1 to 2 hours will be more effective, mainly because the enema is absorbed through the mucosa of the rectum.
How long it takes to pull after an enema is related to the purpose of the enema, the patient’s tolerance, etc. Please do it under the guidance of your doctor.