You need to care for your ostomy if you want to maintain your quality of life. Here is what you need to do:
If you have a colostomy, you may want to irrigate your stoma. It will help you control when to eliminate waste. You are going to have to require doctor’s approval, though. You can also choose to irrigate your ileostomy, but it is going to be an even more complicated procedure. You may go for it if your doctor approves it. Emptying your ostomy pouch If you are using a drainable pouch, you can empty it when it is full. The best practice is to empty the pouch when it is one-third to half full. An overly filled ostomy pouch can pull off from the skin, causing leakage. To empty your ostomy pouch, sit down on the toilet and make sure that the pouch is between your legs. A drainable pouch comes with a clip that secures the bottom. You have to remove that clip to let the waste drain out of the pouch. After emptying the pouch, clean the bottom using a paper towel, and use the clip to secure the bottom. Replacing your ostomy pouch There are several factors involved in how often you should change your ostomy pouch. These factors mainly include the type of stoma and your preferences. Some pouching systems need to be changed daily, while others are changed every three to seven days. You may have to change your pouch more often if there is a leakage or irritation under the skin barrier.
Treating skin irritation
A significant part of ostomy care involves peristomal skincare. It could mean preventing and treating skin irritation and other complications. If you notice any irritation in the area, remove the pouch, and clean the skin under the skin barrier using water. Dry the skin and sprinkle ostomy protective powder. Dust off any excess powder, and reattach or replace the pouching system.
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