Patients often mistake a clog for a full obstruction. The distinction is critical. With a clogged stoma, the patient usually still passes some liquid or gas around the edges of the blockage. The pain is localized to the stoma site rather than deep in the belly.
Give your digestive system a rest. Do not eat solid food, as this will only add to the backup. clogged stoma
Symptoms can vary depending on whether you have a or an ileostomy . Ileostomies are generally more active, so a blockage may be noticed much faster (often within 4–6 hours) than with a colostomy. Common warning signs include: Stoma Blockage - Colostomy UK Patients often mistake a clog for a full obstruction