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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)

  • Anemia (severe)

  • Aneurysm

  • Cardiac Disease (severe, uncontrolled hypertension or congestive heart failure)

  • Cirrhosis

  • Colitis (acute)

  • Colon Cancer

  • Colon Surgery (less than twelve months post-op requires a doctor's referral)

  • Colostomy

  • Crohn's disease (acute inflammatory or bleeding stages)

  • Intracranial Hypertension

  • Diverticulitis

  • GI Hemorrhage/Perforation (history of requires a doctors referral)

  • Hemorrhoids (in a severely inflamed or severely bleeding stage)

  • Rectal Bleeding (other than minor hemorrhoids)

  • Hernia (abdominal/inguinal)

  • Kidney Dialysis

  • Pregnancy (up to 4 months)

  • Renal Insufficiency

  • Tumor in the Rectum or Large Intestine

  • Ulcerative Colitis (active or bleeding)

  • Water Fasting (currently)

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