{"id":6041,"date":"2015-06-16T18:05:43","date_gmt":"2015-06-16T18:05:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.terrybryant.com\/?page_id=317"},"modified":"2023-09-08T00:37:26","modified_gmt":"2023-09-08T05:37:26","slug":"medical-malpracticemedical-malpractice-attorney-colon-cleansing-php","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.terrybryant.com\/houston-medical-malpractice-lawyer\/colon-cleansing-injury","title":{"rendered":"Colon Cleansing Dangers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\t\t\t\tColon cleansing procedures that are performed in unlicensed clinics across the country have been linked to serious health problems in patients.<\/p><div id=\"glm-mobile-toc-box\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/div>\n<p>Also known as colonic irrigation or colonic hydrotherapy, the cleansing procedure involves pumping water into the rectum with a hose to eliminate &#8220;intestinal waste&#8221; and improve health. To avoid blame if an accident occurs, the clinics require patients to insert the hose into their own rectums and remain sitting while the procedure takes place. If any complications arise from such practices, consulting a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.terrybryant.com\/houston-medical-malpractice-lawyer\">medical malpractice lawyer<\/a> may be advised.<\/p>\n<p>According to the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.jfponline.com\/Pages.asp?AID=9783\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><em>Journal of Family Practice<\/em><\/a>, sitting compresses the internal organs and increases the risk of severe injuries, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>colon\/rectal perforation,<\/li>\n<li>Injuries, such as those that may require the expertise of a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.terrybryant.com\/personal-injury-lawyer\/rosenberg\">personal injury lawyer<\/a>, can sometimes result in the need for a colostomy bag<\/li>\n<li>sepsis (blood infection) from unclean hoses,<\/li>\n<li>and even death.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The procedures can be especially dangerous for patients with a history of gastrointestinal diseases, such as Crohn\u2019s disease and ulcerative colitis, or a history of hemorrhoids, kidney disease, and heart disease. Other side effects from colon irrigation can include dehydration, diarrhea, electrolyte abnormalities, heart failure, vomiting, and more.<\/p>\n<h2>NOT APPROVED BY THE U.S. FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION (FDA)<\/h2>\n<p>Unlike enemas, colon cleansing procedures use large amounts of fluid\u2014up to 60 liters\u2014and studies reported by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><em>USA Today<\/em><\/a> have found the procedures to be dangerous and ineffective at improving health. In fact, the FDA has issued several warnings regarding the dangers of using unapproved colon cleansing procedures and devices.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>If you or a loved one was hospitalized as the result of a colon cleansing or hydrotherapy procedure, we want to help you. Call us now or fill out a free initial consultation form.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>This law firm is not associated with, sponsored by, or affiliated with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, <em>USA Today<\/em>, or the <em>Journal of Family Practice<\/em>.\t\t<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Colon cleansing procedures that are performed in unlicensed clinics across the country have been linked to serious health problems in patients. Also known as colonic irrigation or colonic hydrotherapy, the cleansing procedure involves pumping water into the rectum with a hose to eliminate &#8220;intestinal waste&#8221; and improve health. To avoid blame if an accident occurs, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":7114,"parent":50426,"menu_order":1,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"page.php","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-6041","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","entry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Colon Cleansing Side Effects and Dangers | Terry Bryant<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Have you suffered complications after colon cleansing? You may be entitled to compensation. To learn more, contact our injury lawyers. 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