1
A small, cold enema taken just before retiring, and retained, will often do much to allay local irritation.
2
The cold enema is less effective as a cleansing agent, as it does not have the relaxing effect of the hot enema.
3
The prescribed course of treatment included twice-daily cold sponge baths, a daily cold enema, and the swabbing of her vagina with borax solution.
4
A fairly cool enema is less objectionable, while a cold enema has a decided tonic effect in contracting and strengthening the peristaltic muscles.
5
Where the cold enema is dreaded, one of hot thin starch, with fifteen drops of laudanum in it, may be used for adults.