Is administering an enema effective for reducing fever in children?

Jun 26, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

Recently, my child had a fever and went to the hospital to get medication. The doctor recommended an enema to reduce the fever. I would like to ask, is using an enema effective for reducing fever in children?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhou Xiaofeng
Pediatric enema for fever reduction, as a traditional Chinese medical treatment, indeed has certain effectiveness in reducing fever. Its mechanism mainly involves administering medication through the rectum, allowing the drugs to be absorbed quickly through the rectal mucosa and then circulate in the body to exert antipyretic effects. The functions and benefits of enema for fever reduction are mainly reflected in the following aspects: 1. Rapid fever reduction: Enema can quickly lower a child's body temperature, especially effective during high fever. 2. Clearing heat and detoxification: The herbal ingredients used in enemas have heat-clearing and detoxifying effects, helping children eliminate toxins from their bodies and promoting recovery. 3. Regulating immunity: Herbal components can also enhance children's resistance by modulating the immune system, thus reducing the incidence of illness. Enema treatment for fever should be conducted under a doctor's guidance to avoid potential damage to the gastrointestinal mucosa and dysfunction of the digestive tract caused by repeated enemas.