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I'm a bit confused about the difference between an enema and a colostomy. Which one is right for me?
assistant
An enema is a procedure in which you insert a tube into your rectum, and then fill it with water or other fluids. A colostomy is a surgical procedure that creates an opening from your colon to outside of your body. This opening is called a stoma. You can think of a colostomy as a way to bypass part of your digestive system.