Choose fresh fruit juices in addition to water and hot tea. Sometimes carbonated drinks may help. Gently massage around your stoma to try to encourage the blockage to work its way out. Have hot bath or try using a heat pad, as this may help your abdominal muscles relax so you can pass a bowel movement.

How do you get rid of a stoma blockage?

What to do when you suspect a blocked stoma/bowel obstruction? a heating pad or a hot bath, may help your abdominal muscles to relax and remove the obstruction. a heating pad or a hot bath, may help your abdominal muscles to relax and remove the obstruction.

What foods cause stoma blockages?

The following foods are known to increase the risk of food blockages, so extra care should be taken:Nuts.Coconut.Celery.Mushrooms.Sweetcorn.Raw fruit skins.Bean sprouts and bamboo shoots.Dried fruit such as currants and raisins.More items

What happens if you have a stoma blockage?

The stoma or the skin around the stoma may swell. If the blockage remains, the flow of stool will stop totally. Then youll have increased pain, often leading to upset stomach (nausea) and vomiting.

When should you go to the hospital for a blocked stoma?

If you dont have access to a Stoma Care Nurse, you are welcome to visit a SecuriCare Stoma Care Nurse at one of these locations, or to give our Careline a call on 0808 256 5400 . If your blockage lasts any more than 8 hours with no movement, you should go to the hospital as it might need surgical intervention!

What does a bad stoma look like?

A bulge in the skin around your stoma. Skin color changes from normal pink or red to pale, bluish purple, or black. A rash around the stoma that is red, or red with bumps – this may be due to a skin infection or sensitivity, or even leakage.

Why is my stoma not working?

Sometimes the ileostomy does not function for short periods of time after surgery. This is not usually a problem, but if your stoma is not active for more than 6 hours and you experience cramps or nausea, you may have an obstruction. If you think you may have an obstruction, contact your GP or stoma nurse for advice.

Does stoma shorten life?

[4] Using stoma, either permanent or temporary, greatly reduces the patients quality of life (QOL).