Who is colonic hydrotherapy not suitable for. Please see below

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 . 

• Strangulated abdominal or inguinal hernias
• 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
• Heart or Liver disease
• Fistula
• Hirschsprung’s disease
• Hypertension above 170/100
• Ileus (paralytic)
• Active Inflammatory Bowel Disorders - Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's, Colitis and Diverticulitis
• Inflammed haemorrhoids, rectal bleeding, Fissures or Fistula
• Radiotherapy of abdominal area not discharged from medical care
• Severe Anaemia (RBC less than 2.5 million cells/mcL) due to risk of fainting
• Renal insufficiency
• Severe persistent diarrhoea

The following timelines post-surgery could be less with the written support of a Medical Specialist

• Recent surgery of colon or rectum (less than 26 weeks)
• Recent abdominal surgery e.g. hysterectomy (less than 26 weeks)
• Recent abdominal liposuction (less than 12 weeks)
• Recent bowel biopsy (less than 12 weeks)
• Recent prostate biopsy made through the bowel (less than 12 weeks)
• Recent laparoscopy (less than 6 weeks)

If you are in any doubt, or any other conditions please do contact us

Colonics can be administered following hip and back surgery but mobility must be sufficiently recovered to allow moving on off the treatment couch. If you are considering Colon Hydrotherapy post surgery please send us an email

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.