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Whole bowel irrigation

Whole bowel irrigation is a special way of cleaning out all the poop and any other stuff that might be in your tummy and intestines. Sometimes, people take too many pills, or they accidentally swallow something they are not supposed to. This can make them very sick, and they need to get rid of all the stuff that's in their tummy.

Whole bowel irrigation is like taking a big bath on the inside of your body! The doctor will give you some special medicine that you drink or put through a tube, and it will make everything inside your tummy and intestines come out as poop.

The doctor might also put in some extra water to help flush everything out. This is kind of like when you wash the dishes, but instead of using soap and water, the doctor uses special medicine and water to make sure everything is clean inside your tummy.

It might take a few hours for everything to come out, but once it's all done, you will feel much better! Whole bowel irrigation is a safe and effective way to clean out your insides when something is not right. It's like giving your tummy and intestines a big bath so they can start fresh and be healthy.
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