Colonic Contraindications
The following contraindications prohibit the use of Colon Hydrotherapy. DO NOT participate in a Colon Hydrotherapy session if you have any of the following conditions:
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Anal Fissure/Fistula (a tear in the colon)
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Anemia (severe)
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Aneurysm
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Cardiac Disease (severe, uncontrolled hypertension or congestive heart failure)
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Cirrhosis
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Colitis (acute)
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Colon Cancer
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Colon Surgery (less than twelve months post-op requires a doctor's referral)
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Colostomy
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Crohn's disease (acute inflammatory or bleeding stages)
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Intracranial Hypertension
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Diverticulitis
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GI Hemorrhage/Perforation (history of requires a doctors referral)
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Hemorrhoids (in a severely inflamed or severely bleeding stage)
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Rectal Bleeding (other than minor hemorrhoids)
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Hernia (abdominal/inguinal)
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Kidney Dialysis
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Pregnancy (up to 4 months)
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Renal Insufficiency
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Tumor in the Rectum or Large Intestine
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Ulcerative Colitis (active or bleeding)
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Water Fasting (currently)