有關結腸灌洗（colon irrigation）是一種利用溫水或溶液灌洗結腸，以清除腸道內糞便和有害物質的療法的醫療程序：
Colon irrigation is a medical procedure that involves flushing the colon with warm water or a solution to remove stool and harmful substances from the intestines.
A.提供結腸或直腸手術或檢查術前準備
Preoperative preparation for colon or rectal surgery or procedures: Colon irrigation can be used to clear the colon of stool and debris before surgery or procedures to improve visualization and reduce the risk of complications.
B.清除腸道內之糞便(適用於便秘、腸梗阻等患者)
Treatment of constipation and bowel obstruction: Colon irrigation can be used to relieve constipation and bowel obstruction by mechanically removing stool and stimulating bowel movements.
C.可幫助清除肝衰竭患者腸道內的尿素，降低體內氨之濃度
Management of hepatic encephalopathy: In patients with hepatic encephalopathy, colon irrigation can help to remove urea from the intestines, thereby lowering blood ammonia levels and improving neurological symptoms.
不可使用結腸灌洗的狀況如下：
Contraindications for colon irrigation:
1.嚴重的痔瘡不可使用結腸灌洗，會加劇痔瘡的疼痛和出血
Severe hemorrhoids: Colon irrigation can aggravate hemorrhoids by increasing pressure in the colon and causing bleeding.
2.腸道穿孔或破裂的病人也不可使用
Bowel perforation or rupture: Colon irrigation can worsen bowel perforation or rupture by further damaging the compromised bowel wall.
3.腹部手術後的病人不可使用結腸灌洗因可能會導致腹部手術切口的感染。
Recent abdominal surgery: Colon irrigation should not be performed shortly after abdominal surgery due to the increased risk of wound infection.
4.嚴重心臟病或腎臟病
Severe heart or kidney disease: Colon irrigation can potentially strain the heart and kidneys in patients with severe cardiovascular or renal dysfunction.
結腸灌洗注意事項
Precautions for colon irrigation:
結腸灌洗應在醫生的指導下進行。
Consult with a healthcare professional: Colon irrigation should only be performed under the supervision of a qualified healthcare provider to ensure safety and effectiveness.
灌洗液應使用溫水或生理鹽水。
Use appropriate irrigation solution: Warm water or a sterile saline solution is typically used for colon irrigation to avoid electrolyte imbalances or irritation of the bowel lining.
灌洗時間不宜過長，一般不超過30分鐘。
Limit irrigation duration: Colon irrigation sessions should not exceed 30 minutes to prevent excessive fluid absorption and potential complications.
灌洗後應注意休息，避免劇烈運動。
Rest after irrigation: Patients should rest and avoid strenuous activity following colon irrigation to allow the body to recover.
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