Colon cleansing is a type of alternative medical therapy which is intended to remove feces and other non-specific toxins from the colon and intestinal tract. This cleansing process can be hydrotherapy or dietary supplements. Colon cleansing is done for specific purposes like prior to surgeries involving colon. Sometimes it is performed for detoxification of the body. In this article, we shall know some of the side effects of colon cleansing.
Side Effects of Colon Cleansing Some of the common side effects of colon cleansing are:
- Headaches
- Nausea
- Fever
- Flu-like symptoms
- Anxiety
- Depression
Apart from this some people who had detoxification through colon cleansing may also experience:
- Loss of appetite
- Urine discoloration
- Intestinal cramps
- Chronic diarrhea
- Allergic reactions
- Panic attacks
- Irritability
- Weepiness
Colon cleansing with hydrotherapy can cause problems (which are sometimes very severe) like:
- Perforation of intestinal wall
- Electrolyte imbalance
- And in rare cases heart failure
Generally it is seen that these side effects last for 3 to 4 days after the procedure. But in persons with underlying colon problems like diverticulitis or irritable bowel syndrome side effects may last for more days.
What are the causes of these side effects?
According to colon cleansing experts the side effects are caused as withdrawal symptoms during the elimination process. One more reason is the reaction of the body to the cleansing process.
The side effects are also observed as the outcomes of using certain kinds of herbs used in colon cleansing as colon cleansing agents. Such herbs lead to some other complications in people with allergies.
Note: It is better to take colon hydrotherapy and procedures like colonic irrigation under the supervision of a qualified medical practitioner to avoid side effects. One should avoid enema at home, unless it is avoidable, for colon cleansing.
Wishing you have a safe colon cleansing!!
