Indications for colon hydrotherapy
- Very effective to prepare the colon prior to endoscopic and radiologic examinations
- Ideal to complement the standard preparations in cases in which correct cleaning is not achieved, preventing the need to repeat the diet and evacuation solutions
- Effective to cleanse and prepare the colon prior to surgical digestive interventions
- Quick and easy removal of barium dye used in radiological analysis (bowel movements, opaque enema)
- Very positive results as a treatment for constipation
- Beneficial to remove waste for colonic diverticular disease
- For patients with irritable bowel syndrome
- It reduces meteorism and dyspepsia
- It helps reduce the occurrence of haemorrhoids
- As a preventative medicine: a therapy linked to other medical and health and dietary measures in the prevention of bowel cancer (in some countries it is recommended for high risk groups with a personal or family history of bowel polyps or bowel cancer)
- Obesity (especially at the beginning of a diet, with weight loss per session that encourages the patient to follow a balanced diet)
- Headaches (a beneficial effect due to the treatment of constipation, elimination of toxins and relaxation of the musculoskeletal system)
- Circulatory and lymphatic disorders (varicose veins, lower extremity oedema, cellulitis, etc.) by improving return circulation
- Dermatological and allergic disorders (acne, eczema, itching, rashes, dry skin, etc.) due to the relationship between the skin’s appearance and intestinal functioning, by eliminating residues and toxins
- Indirectly improving conditions affecting the intraabdominal organs and the musculoskeletal system, by contiguity, by emptying the intestine and reducing intraabdominal pressure