The physiology of colonic hydrotherapy

Retrograde commercial colonic hydrotherapy.

OBJECTIVE To ascertain the current practice of commercial colonic hydrotherapy in the UK and to collect data on the profiles of both the practitioners and their clients. In addition to understand how colonic hydrotherapy is perceived by those who use it and how much economic benefit it generates for the practitioners. Information as to training and complications was sought. PATIENTS AND METHO...

Colonic Physiology

The human colon is a dynamic organ, involved in a vast array of functions, including the absorption of water and electrolytes, the salvage of unabsorbed nutrients, and the transport of luminal contents as feces. While not an organ essential for life, the colon still plays a major role in maintaining the overall health of the human body. Understanding these physiologic principles is integral to ...

2 Physiology : Colonic

23 The human colon is a dynamic organ that performs many functions including absorption of water and electrolytes, salvage of nutrients not absorbed in the small intestine, and transport of luminal contents. It is not an essential organ because life can be sustained after its removal. However, it has a major role in maintaining the health of the human body. Understanding the physiologic princip...

Life-threatening perineal gangrene from rectal perforation following colonic hydrotherapy: a case report.

Alternative medicine is widely publicized in Singapore. To date there are few reports of complications arising as a result of such treatments. However, there is no legislation as yet governing alternative medicine practitioners. We present an unusual case of a patient who developed life-threatening perineal gangrene as a result of rectal perforation following colonic hydrotherapy.

Hydrotherapy and Physiotherapy