Even David Cameron has reportedly cut back on dairy products to stay slim. The Prime Minister recently requested a dairy-free meal on a flight and is said to be having almond milk â which has half the calories of semi-skimmed cowâs milk â on his cereal. And itâs not just the rich and famous.
An enema is procedure used for clearing the bowel and colon of fecal matter. This procedure introduces liquid, usually water, and sodium bicarbonate or sodium phosphate, by means of a bulb or bag, into the anus and thus to the bowel and colon. This tends to stimulate the bowel to release fecal matter.
A barium enema is a test that helps to highlight the large bowel, so it can be clearly seen on an X-ray. During the test, a white liquid called barium is passed into your bowel through your bottom. A barium enema may be requested by any doctor who thinks you might have a problem with your bowel, including your GP. The test will usually be carried out at a hospital radiology department by a radiologist or radiographer.