Question
What are the benefits and drawbacks of pediatric enemas?
Answer
The benefits of pediatric enemas include the fact that the medication does not need to pass through the digestive tract and liver, allowing it to be absorbed directly into the inferior vena cava through the intestinal mucosa, resulting in a faster onset of effect. Compared to Western medicine used for fever reduction, pediatric enemas have fewer side effects, and the use of herbal retention enemas for fever reduction is gentle, long-lasting, and stable. Therefore, parents do not need to worry too much about side effects.