Contraindications for Colon Hydrotherapy
Contraindication: a condition which makes a particular treatment or procedure potentially inadvisable.
MEDICAL DIAGNOSIS CONCERNS
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ABDOMINAL HERNIA
The part of an internal organ that pushes through an opening in the organ’s wall.
ABDOMINAL SURGERY
After recent abdominal surgery - since the administering of this procedure initiates peristalsis and the use of the abdominal muscles - this procedure may aggravate sutures and the healing of the incision. A minimum of 12 weeks should pass after surgery and must be prescribed by physician.
ABNORMAL DISTENSION/MASSES
Distension – Bloating or swelling of the abdomen.
ACUTE LIVER FAILURE
A disorder that is sudden and severe but lasts only a short time.
ANEMIA
Not enough red blood, red blood cells, or hemoglobin in the body.
ANEURYSM
A bulging out of part of the wall of a blood vessel.
CARCINOMA
Cancer of any type.
CARDIAC CONDITION
Cardiac surgery or heart condition such as uncontrolled hypertension of congestive heart failure, or other heart conditions.
CROHN’S DISEASE
Causes inflammation in the small intestine. The inflammation can cause pain and can make the intestines empty frequently, resulting in diarrhea.
COLITIS
Irritation of the colon.
DIALYSIS PATIENTS
Filtering of the blood to assist the kidneys.
DIVERTICULITIS
Inflammation or infection of small pouches in the colon called diverticula that develop along the walls of the colon.
DIVERTICULOSIS
A condition in which a small, bulging pouches develop in the digestive tract.
FISSURES/FISTULAS
An anal fissure is a narrow tear that extends from the muscles that control the anus (sphincters) up into the anal canal. These tears usually develop when anal tissue is damaged during a hard bowel movement or when higher-than-normal tension develops in the anal sphincters.
HEMORRHAGING
When a client/user has a flow of bright red from the rectum/anus
HEMORRHOIDECTOMY
A surgical procedure to remove hemorrhoids. A Doctor’s Release should be obtained a minimum of 12 weeks after removal of hemorrhoids.
INTESTINAL PERFORATION
A hole/rupture
LUPUS
An autoimmune disease in which a person’s immune system attacks various organs or cells of the body. Lupus Patients have been noted to have colon perforations occur from the disease and the use of colonic irrigation/enemas can irritate the colon/bowel further.
PREGNANCY
Colonic irrigation/enemas are contraindicated during the first and the last trimester of pregnancy. May be prescribed by OB/GYN Physician as an enema prior to childbirth.
PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION CONCERNS
If a Physician has ever diagnosed you with any intestinal conditions, or if you have been on any medications which may weaken your intestinal walls, you should obtain a doctor’s release or a prescription for a colon hydrotherapy session. If you are currently taking medication for any condition diagnosed by a Physician, you should check with your Physician to ensure the medication will not interfere with the additional water intake and absorption through the rectum.
RECTAL SURGERY
After recent rectal surgery. Must be prescribed after a minimum of 12 weeks.
RENAL INSUFFICIENCIES
A surgical procedure to remove hemorrhoids.
Insufficient excretion of wastes by the kidneys. A Doctor’s Release should be obtained a minimum of 12 weeks after removal of hemorrhoids.
Please call us with questions at (303) 505-0026. We are happy to answer your questions and if necessary refer you to a qualified healthcare professional.
ABDOMINAL HERNIA
The part of an internal organ that pushes through an opening in the organ’s wall.
ABDOMINAL SURGERY
After recent abdominal surgery - since the administering of this procedure initiates peristalsis and the use of the abdominal muscles - this procedure may aggravate sutures and the healing of the incision. A minimum of 12 weeks should pass after surgery and must be prescribed by physician.
ABNORMAL DISTENSION/MASSES
Distension – Bloating or swelling of the abdomen.
ACUTE LIVER FAILURE
A disorder that is sudden and severe but lasts only a short time.
ANEMIA
Not enough red blood, red blood cells, or hemoglobin in the body.
ANEURYSM
A bulging out of part of the wall of a blood vessel.
CARCINOMA
Cancer of any type.
CARDIAC CONDITION
Cardiac surgery or heart condition such as uncontrolled hypertension of congestive heart failure, or other heart conditions.
CROHN’S DISEASE
Causes inflammation in the small intestine. The inflammation can cause pain and can make the intestines empty frequently, resulting in diarrhea.
COLITIS
Irritation of the colon.
DIALYSIS PATIENTS
Filtering of the blood to assist the kidneys.
DIVERTICULITIS
Inflammation or infection of small pouches in the colon called diverticula that develop along the walls of the colon.
DIVERTICULOSIS
A condition in which a small, bulging pouches develop in the digestive tract.
FISSURES/FISTULAS
An anal fissure is a narrow tear that extends from the muscles that control the anus (sphincters) up into the anal canal. These tears usually develop when anal tissue is damaged during a hard bowel movement or when higher-than-normal tension develops in the anal sphincters.
HEMORRHAGING
When a client/user has a flow of bright red from the rectum/anus
HEMORRHOIDECTOMY
A surgical procedure to remove hemorrhoids. A Doctor’s Release should be obtained a minimum of 12 weeks after removal of hemorrhoids.
INTESTINAL PERFORATION
A hole/rupture
LUPUS
An autoimmune disease in which a person’s immune system attacks various organs or cells of the body. Lupus Patients have been noted to have colon perforations occur from the disease and the use of colonic irrigation/enemas can irritate the colon/bowel further.
PREGNANCY
Colonic irrigation/enemas are contraindicated during the first and the last trimester of pregnancy. May be prescribed by OB/GYN Physician as an enema prior to childbirth.
PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION CONCERNS
If a Physician has ever diagnosed you with any intestinal conditions, or if you have been on any medications which may weaken your intestinal walls, you should obtain a doctor’s release or a prescription for a colon hydrotherapy session. If you are currently taking medication for any condition diagnosed by a Physician, you should check with your Physician to ensure the medication will not interfere with the additional water intake and absorption through the rectum.
RECTAL SURGERY
After recent rectal surgery. Must be prescribed after a minimum of 12 weeks.
RENAL INSUFFICIENCIES
A surgical procedure to remove hemorrhoids.
Insufficient excretion of wastes by the kidneys. A Doctor’s Release should be obtained a minimum of 12 weeks after removal of hemorrhoids.