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Because the lowest part of the colon - the sigmoid - is on the left side of the body. Hence, when the effect of the enema takes place, the large intestine is primarily working "downhill" - which is best from several different medical standpoints.

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so that enema solution can flow by gravity in the natural direction of the colon

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15y ago

Just a guess--does it have anything to do with the best access for a right-handed person who is performing the procedure?

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Q: Why are patients put on the left side for enemas?
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