What to do if you have a stoma blockage | by Summer

If you’ve got a stoma, chances are you’ve heard people mention blockages at some point and they can sound pretty scary. I remember being told about them early on and thinking, “right, that doesn’t sound ideal.” The reality is they can happen, but they’re not inevitable, and there are things you can do to reduce your risk. I’ve only had one in nearly five years, so I wanted to share what happened, what I learned, and what I now do to avoid them.

What is a stoma blockage?

My experience with stoma blockages

What should you do?

At-home remedies for minor partial blockages

• I’ll have a hot bath because it helps relax my stomach
• Go for a walk to try and get things moving
• Use a hot water bottle (my favourite method)
• Have a full-fat Coke – I find the fizzy sugar helps to break things down and move things along
  

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