Why is my ostomy bag leaking frequently?

The biggest trouble for stoma people may be the frequent leakage of the ostomy bag, and in daily life, they are also very worried about this. How to avoid leakage in daily life? Today, I will summarize some methods for you. Just come and see it with me.

What are the main reasons for ostomy bag leakage?

There are many reasons for ostomy bag leaks , most of which are problems with the daily care of the stoma, whereby there is a gap between the chassis and the skin, so a very liquid feces are excreted, which eventually leaks and also irritates around the stoma. skin. Mainly for the following reasons:

①The position of the stoma retracts:

The stoma made by the stoma surgeon for the patient is normally raised. With daily activities, the stoma of some people will have the problem of retracting the stoma position. If the position of the stoma is low, the daily ostomy bag will easily leak out from the center hole. At this time, you can choose a convex ostomy bag, and use the waist belt to press the stoma position outward through physical pressure. This leak will be much better. Convex ostomy bags are relatively expensive, and you can choose them according to your actual consumption level. If the depression of the stoma is more obvious, it can only be based on the judgment of the doctor whether to do a new stoma surgery.

②The skin around the stoma is uneven

After the stoma surgery, some people may experience hyperplasia. There will be a few small fleshy bumps around the stoma, and they will not fit so well with the stoma chassis, and it is easy to have leakage problems. This requires us to always pay attention to the condition of our stoma every time we change the ostomy bag, and do regular inspections. Every time you change the bag, you can lie flat or flatten the skin when pasting the chassis, so that the skin around the stoma is in a flat state. Don't worry after pasting it, it is best to press it with your hands for about 10 minutes to make the skin fully fit with the chassis.

③The size of the stoma chassis is wrong.

To measure your stoma accurately, many stoma leaks are mostly caused by the excessive cutting of the chassis. The stoma box will be equipped with a corresponding stoma measurement card, which can measure your stoma size well. To avoid leakage . Therefore, measure your stoma diameter regularly as its size may change over time. Finding the size of the stoma that is suitable for your use can better alleviate the problem of leakage.

④ Please keep the skin around the stoma healthy

Now you know how important it is to take care of the skin around your stoma to prevent leaks. With irritated or inflamed skin, the chassis does not adhere well, and leakage of feces from the stoma may be unavoidable.

Here are some tips for caring for the skin around your stoma:

Start by cleaning the skin around the stoma. Use Longterm Medical skin protective power to smear around the stoma, and then use Longterm Medical skin protective spray to smear on the skin around the stoma, wait for about 20 seconds, and the protective agent will naturally form a protective film. If the skin is already damaged, there will be a slight tingling sensation when applied. It is recommended to use stoma skin care powder first, and then use stoma skin care agent. Avoid using wipes, soaps, and other skin products (powders and creams) that are not designed for ostomy care. These can lead to further inflammation and inflammation of the skin.

⑤ Wear an ostomy belt when exercising

Workouts can be quite shaken . So, if you have a stoma and exercise regularly, an ostomy belt is for you. The ostomy strap will perfectly support your pocket and prevent it from moving, thus significantly reducing the risk of leakage.

For more information on Innomed® ostomy pouch , refer to the previous articles. If you have customized needs, you are welcome to contact us; we will serve you wholeheartedly.

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Editor: kiki Jia

Date: November2, 2022