Colon Hydrotherapy Contraindications:

Some conditions listed may require postponement, modification, or written medical clearance. Determinations are made on a case-by-case basis following intake review.

Gastrointestinal & Colorectal Conditions

• Recent colon or rectal surgery

• Bowel obstruction

• Intestinal perforation

• Intussusception

• Rectocele

• Rectal prolapse

• Rectal abscess

• Proctitis

• Polyps (requires a doctor’s release)

• Severe hemorrhoids, fissures, or rectal bleeding

• Recent gastrointestinal bleeding

• Diverticulitis (active or acute)

• Diverticulosis (requires a doctor’s release)

• Inflammatory bowel disease during an active flare
  (Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, IBS, ischemic colitis)
  (All require a doctor’s release)

• Tight sphincter

• Severe, persistent, or unexplained abdominal pain that has not been medically assessed

• Zollinger–Ellison syndrome

Cancer & Immunocompromised States

• Colon cancer

• Current cancer treatment (any cancer currently being treated; requires a doctor’s note)

• HIV/AIDS

Cardiovascular & Vascular Conditions

• Significant cardiovascular disease
  (including congestive heart failure, recent heart attack, severe arrhythmias, valve disease, pacemaker, or other serious heart conditions)

• Uncontrolled high blood pressure

• Aneurysm

• Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)

Pulmonary Conditions

• COPD

• Emphysema

• Pulmonary edema

Renal, Hepatic & Metabolic Conditions

• Severe kidney disease (renal failure or insufficiency)

• Liver failure, cirrhosis, or hepatitis

• Severe anemia

• Diabetes

Neurological & Autonomic Conditions

• Seizure disorders

• Autonomic dysreflexia

Autoimmune & Inflammatory Conditions

• Lupus

Genitourinary Conditions

• Prostatitis

Systemic & Acute Conditions

• Acute infections, fever, or severe systemic illness

• Pregnancy

This list is not exhaustive. A thorough intake form is required prior to all sessions, and medical clearance may be requested when clinically appropriate.