Please note should you present of any of these conditions we will not be able to perform a colonic, however please do contact us for alternative options to colonic hydrotherapy .
Updated list from February 2025
ABSOLUTE CONTRA-INDICATIONS
- Autonomic dysreflexia (occurs in spinal injuries at or above T6)
- Carcinoma of the colon or rectum
- Children under 16 years without a GP’s/medical specialist written referral and a guardian present at all times
- Colitis
- Congestive heart disease
- Diverticulitis
- Fistula
- Hernia - Irreducible Abdominal
- Hernia - Femoral
- Hirschsprung’s disease
- Hypertension above 170/100
- Ileus (paralytic)
- Active Inflammatory Bowel Disorders - Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's, Colitis and Diverticulitis
- Inflamed haemorrhoids
- Pregnancy
- Rectal bleeding
- Radiotherapy of abdominal area not discharged from medical care
- Severe Anaemia (RBC less than 2.5 million cells/mcL) - Risk of fainting
- Renal insufficiency
- Sever persistent diarrhoea
- *Recent surgery of colon or rectum (less than 26 weeks)
- *Recent bowel biopsy (Less than 12 weeks)
- *Recent prostate biopsy made through the bowel (less than 12 weeks)
- *Recent abdominal surgery (less than 26 weeks)
- *Recent abdominal keyhole surgery e.g. liposuction (less than 12 weeks)
- *Recent Laparoscopy (less than 6 weeks)
*The timelines given post-surgery are deliberately conservative and could be less with the written support of GP
RELATIVE CONTRA-INDICATIONS
- Anal tear and haemorrhoid(s) if DRE reveals potential intolerance to speculum
- Chemotherapy and cancer treatments known to cause inflammation, infections, anaemia and general weakness – CHT’s should work with the medical team
- Controlled hypertension and a prescription for diuretics
- Debilitating heart, liver and kidney diseases manifesting pain and weakness
- Diabetes - Risk of Hypoglycaemia; client advice should be given in preparation for treatment
- Diverticulosis within 3 months of episode of diverticulitis
- Highly anxious, stressed or emotional
- Hypotension (less than 90/60)
- Fissure
- Hernia – Inguinal Hernia - Reducible Abdominal
- Inflammatory Bowel Disorders in remission for a minimum of 6 months
- Long term Oral or Rectal Steroid - Risk of reduced bowel integrity
- Recent colonoscopy (less than 6 weeks) especially if surgical intervention (e.g. biopsy, polypectomy) occurred – see biopsy timeline above
- Recent (within 6 months) hip/knee joint surgery - need to establish mobility and if client can lie on their left side and get off the couch
- Severe underweight or eating disorders
- Tight Anal Sphincter
If you are in any doubt, or any other conditions please do contact us
You are also advised to avoid colonics if you think you may be pregnant. However, there is no reason not to have the treatment during your menstrual period. Please email us for personal advice if unsure.