1. Diet Regardless of the type of stoma, in principle, there is no need to avoid eating, only a balanced diet. When trying a new food, it is best not to eat too much at once, and only eat more next time if there is no adverse reaction. People with an ileostomy should eat less corn and mushrooms to prevent blockage of the stoma.
In general, foods that produce gas easily and are irritating can be eaten less often. Such as onions, sweet potatoes, garlic, celery, beans, beer, soft drinks and spices. Fish, eggs, milk, lamb, etc. that tend to produce foul odors. If the ostomate does not participate in social activities, it can be casual.
After recovery of gastrointestinal function after surgery, a normal balanced diet can be resumed unless there are other dietary restrictions, such as diabetes. If too much weight is gained it can change the abdominal contour and interfere with stoma care.
Constipation: The best way is to drink more water, eat more vegetables and fruits, and perform appropriate activities After meals or drinking water, when there is an urge to defecate, seize the moment and go to the toilet immediately Massage with your hand in clockwise and counterclockwise directions around the umbilicus to help intestinal peristalsis After getting up in the morning, drink 500-1000 ml of cold boiled water with salty taste, which also helps defecation.
Tip: Solid stools are easiest for stoma patients to care for. Attention should be paid to dietary hygiene. Ostomates with a history of intestinal allergies should avoid taking foods and medications that cause allergies. Constipated stoma patients should eat more fruits and vegetables to keep their stools open.
Diarrhea: In addition to antidiarrheal drugs, intravenous rehydration should be given if necessary. It is better to wear an open stoma bag, which can facilitate the cleaning of liquid excretion and reduce the number of times to change the stoma bag.
Tips: Bananas, applesauce, peanut butter, rice, boiled milk can be consumed to harden loose stools. When ileostomy patients have diarrhea, they should pay attention to replenish water and electrolytes, etc.
2. Clothing: Any type of clothing can be worn. Men with a stoma located at the waistband can wear a back brace instead, and avoid tight clothes.
3.Bathing: Whether in the shower or bathtub bathing is never a problem. It is best to put waterproof tape around the chassis when bathing, so that water does not seep into the chassis below. If the sump needs to be replaced, when bathing, the sump can be removed to enjoy a good time, neutral soap will not stimulate the stoma, the stoma does not have a bag, there will be no water into the body, do not worry.
4. Swimming: When swimming, you can use a mini-poo bag to cover your stoma. You should use a stoma plug at the stoma when swimming.
Note: Do not scrub the stoma or bump the stoma with force.
5. Work: Generally, people with stoma can resume their original work six months after surgery, so there is no need to worry about affecting normal work. Pay attention to the combination of work and rest, do not stay up late. Should often check whether the stoma bag paste surface is secure, especially when going out to work, sports, before going to sleep, should empty the stoma bag, not to make the contents of the bag in the activity, turn over when the overflow. Usually there should be a spare bag around for urgent needs, especially when the stool is thin.
6, sports and recreation: After the recovery of physical health, you can choose some sports within your reach, such as walking, table tennis, pool badminton, bowling, bicycles, jogging and hiking trips, etc. The easiest way is to walk.
Note: Avoid certain ball sports or sports with minor collisions to avoid accidental damage to the stoma, such as wrestling, basketball, soccer, squash, etc. Wear an enterostomy shield if necessary. Avoid sports that increase abdominal pressure to reduce the occurrence of parastomal hernia, such as weight lifting. When traveling, prepare enough stoma supplies and avoid putting them in a hot place in the car or in the sun.
7. Gender health: Sexual life: There is no effect on the stoma, you can live the same life as a normal couple. Just pay attention to the local care of the stoma, but also with your spouse to carry out the necessary communication. If you have any sexual dysfunction, please consult your stoma therapist or relevant specialist.
Marriage and pregnancy: Women with a stoma are perfectly capable of marrying and giving birth as long as they maintain good physical and mental health. If you encounter problems with your stoma during pregnancy, you can always talk to your ostomate. During childbirth, special obstetric care is usually required Breastfeeding: Ostomates are allowed to breastfeed normally if there are no special circumstances.
Contraceptive measures: The male partner is advised to use condoms or vasectomy, regardless of the sex of the stoma holder.