Fluid injected in the bowel by rectum is known as enema. Stool evacuation can be stimulated by enema administration technique, which involves a liquid treatment to treat severe constipation. It is a process which helps to push out the waste from the rectum. Enema cleansing may relief Constipation, fatigue, headaches, and backaches. During a cleansing enema, the movement of the large intestine is stimulated by using a water-based solution with a small concentration of stool softener, baking soda, or apple cider vinegar. A cleansing enema stimulates the bowels to quickly expel any impacted fecal matter.
Enema products are used in hospitals, clinics and also for home care. Enema can be administered at home or hospitals but few types are only administered at hospitals or clinics for example, barium enemas. This technique is also prescribed, by doctors, in case of bowel procedures such as colonoscopy, radiography or before specific surgeries. Barium enema can be used to detect cancer in the rectum and is widely used technique across the globe.
Constipation is one of the major gastrointestinal condition, affecting people and its prevalence is found to be increasing across the globe. Diet and exercise may also help to reduce constipation but if the condition is worsened then it may require enema administration. Furthermore, use of enema based products for bowel cleansing is growing extensively.
The market of enema based products is expected to show flourishing growth due to an increasing prevalence of gastrointestinal disorders, rising geriatric population with chronic diseases such as diabetes and cancer. And growing awareness about enema administration, and available treatment options. Home based use of enema based products is also increasing form last few years. Home care is generally safe, but should be administered only after the advice of the clinician. Risks involved in enema administration are irritation, if enema is forced into the rectum, and damage to the nearby tissues. Furthermore, in severe, cases, incorrect barium enema administration may lead to perforation of the rectum.
The global enema based products market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 10.2% during the forecast period.
Segments
The global enema based products market is segmented on the basis of administration type, indication, preparation, and end users.
On the basis of administration type, market is segmented into cleansing enema, carminative enema, retention enema, return-flow enema, and others. Cleansing enema is further segmented into large volume enema, small volume enema, and prepackaged disposable enema. Retention enema is further segmented into oil enema, sedative enema, nutrient enema, anesthetic enema, medicinal enema, and others.
On the basis of indication, the market is market is segmented into constipation, diarrhea, obesity, cancer and others.
On the basis of preparation, the market is divided into sodium phosphate enemas, coffee enemas, barium enemas, water-soluble contrast enemas and others. Barium enemas is further segmented into single-column barium enema and double-contrast barium enema.
On the basis of end user, the market is divided into hospitals or clinics, home, and others.
Key Players in the Global Enema Based Products Market
Some of the key players in this market are Baxter International, Inc. (U.S), MacoPharma (U.K), Hollister Incorporated (U.S), Coloplast Group (Germany), Medline Industries, Inc. (U.S), and B Braun Melsungen AG (Germany).