My stoma is swollen very big. I'm freaking out.
Kayckay
Nov 17, 2022 7:48 pm
Ben38
Nov 17, 2022 7:54 pm
Any pain/stomach discomfort? If so, seek medical help. The stoma can get swollen; either cut the hole in the base bigger to fit the stoma, or you can sprinkle sugar on it. I know it sounds crazy, but it takes the swelling down, and sugar won't harm the stoma.
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TerryLT
Nov 17, 2022 8:55 pm
Are you having any output? How long has it been that way? It could be a blockage. Does it look like it's just your normal stoma, only swollen, or does it look like part of your insides have come out further than normal? That would be a prolapse, in which case the sugar would work. If it's a blockage, that won't do anything. Try drinking a bottle of Coke if you can, or some other really sweet liquid, real sugar, not sugar-free. Then lie down and try to relax; use your fingers to put pressure all around your stoma. If this doesn't work after a few minutes, try walking around. If still no luck, you probably need to get to the ER. Please let us know how things go, and good luck.
Terry
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Kayckay
Nov 20, 2022 1:58 am
I read to just lie down on your back, and I did, and it went back to normal. Thank you.
Kayckay
Nov 20, 2022 2:00 am
Thank you… when I laid down, I went down. Yes, my output was normal. I appreciate your response and advice.
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