human
I'm a bit confused about the difference between an enema and a colostomy. Which one is right for me?
assistant
An enema is when you insert liquid into your rectum, usually to clean out the bowels or remove impacted feces. A colostomy is when you create an artificial opening in your abdomen so that waste can be removed from the body through it. So an enema is used to cleanse the colon, while a colostomy is used to drain the colon.