Common stoma issues & solutions

Leaks, output changes, pancaking and more – stoma life doesn’t always go to plan. Find practical advice to help you understand and manage common stoma issues.

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Featured Stoma Support & Advice Common issues & solutions

Tips on how to deal with stoma bag ballooning

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Ballooning happens when your bag fills up full of air when your stoma has produced some wind, but what can you do about it?

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Stoma Support & Advice Common issues & solutions

Tips on how to deal with stoma bag ballooning

2 Minute Read

Ballooning happens when your bag fills up full of air when your stoma has produced some wind, but what can you do about it?

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