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

  • Abdominal Hernia

  • Recent abdominal surgery

  • 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, fistulas, anal tears, 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

  • Carcinoma of the rectum

  • 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 hypertension (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 (uncontrolled)

Neurological & Autonomic Conditions

  • History of seizures

  • Epilepsy of psychoses

  • Autonomic dysreflexia

Autoimmune & Inflammatory Conditions

  • Lupus

Genitourinary Conditions

  • Prostatitis

Systemic & Acute Conditions

  • Acute infections, fever, or severe systemic illness

  • Acute abdominal pain

  • Edema

  • Pregnancy

  • General debilitation

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