Take back control with Peristeen® Light
Struggling with your bowels?
What is Transanal Irrigation?
If you are managing your bowel symptoms with conservative methods like laxatives or lifestyle changes but are seeing minimal or no improvement, you may be able to try low-volume Transanal Irrigation (TAI) to relieve your symptoms.
This is when a small volume of lukewarm water (up to 250ml) is introduced into the rectum to clear out stool. This technique is designed to be easy to use and enables you to clear the lower part of your bowel so you can go about your day without worry.
If you experience stool leakage or struggle to completely pass stool, using a low-volume TAI system regularly can help you achieve control over your bowel.²
Peristeen Light can be used with or without the supplied extension tube, so you can see which way works better for you.
"I just have that control back. I think that’s the biggest moment of joy."
Nynke | Living with bowel dysfunction
Peristeen Light FAQ
Peristeen Light is designed to provide relief from bowel symptoms to help you go about your day without worry.
What are the symptoms that Peristeen Light can help with?
- Urgent need to have a bowel movement
- Accidental bowel leakage
- Not feeling fully empty after a bowel movement
- Straining or difficulty to open bowels
- Bloating
What other methods could I try first?
- Changes in diet, fibre or fluid intake and exercise
- Taking laxatives
- Using suppositories
- Taking anti-diarrhoea medication
- Wearing incontinence pads or underwear
- Using fingers to stimulate and/or empty the bowel
- Anal plugs
When shouldn’t Peristeen Light be used?
If you experience any of the below symptoms, Peristeen Light may not be suitable for you and you should contact your Healthcare Professional immediately:
- Bleeding from your bottom
- Blood in your poo
- A recent change in your pooing habits
- Recently losing weight but you’re not sure why
- Feeling very tired all the time but you’re not sure why
- A pain or lump in your abdomen
Peristeen Light isn’t suitable for people with a known inflammatory bowel disease.
