Is my Ostomy blocked? A blockage is not only with Colostomy right ? Understanding your gut plays a significant role in helping you manage life with your Stoma. In this support group meeting , our The South African Stomaltherapy Association (SASA) nurses Dee and Jane recap on the Gastro Intestinal Tract, types of stoma then explain the differences between a blockage and constipation.
Below, are some useful points/bookmarks in the video for your reference:
- 10:15 – What to Eat – Colostomy
- 12:35 – What is Constipation
- 24:00 – Ileostomy – Can I become constipated?
- 26:55 – Ileostomy – what to eat
- 30:00 – Ileostomy – Blockage
- 34:00 – Ileostomy – Blockage – What to do
- 35:45 – Ileostomy – How to prevent a blockage
- 38:35 – Balooning – Flatus/Wind/Farts
Q & A
- 40:00 – Pancaking –
- 42:25 – Can irrigation help with constipation