Colonic Treatments: What to Expect
 Over the years colonic treatments have become increasingly popular, but it's not often that people talk about exactly what happens at an appointment. If you're considering a colonic, you're probably wondering what you can expect.
Here's how a colonic works:
- A full medical history is generally taken from the patient.
- The patient lies on his or her stomach on a treatment table and a small, single-use speculum is gently inserted into the anus. The speculum is attached to the end of a special hose, which runs into the colon hydrotherapy machine.
- The colonic machine is switched on and warm water slowly enters the colon.
- The presence of the water in the colon activates muscles that contract and release, pushing any built-up feces and other waste out of the colon and into another hose.
- The waste is flushed out of the hose and disposed of.
- The process is repeated a few times and then the hose is removed.
- The patient then sits on a toilet and pushes out any remaining water or stool.
The entire process takes about 45 minutes to one hour, during which the patient feels some discomfort in the abdomen. Sometimes, the colonic technician massages the abdomen to help move the process along. The session general costs between $50 and $100. A colonic comes with some risk, including infection and breach of the colon wall if not performed properly in a clean environment.
As with all health treatments, you should consult your doctor before getting a colonic. This ensures that the procedure is safe for you and that any health problems you are looking to address are properly diagnosed and treated.
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