Swollen Stoma: Seeking Advice and Support

My stoma is swollen very big. I'm freaking out.

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.

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

I read to just lie down on your back, and I did, and it went back to normal. Thank you.

Thank you… when I laid down, I went down. Yes, my output was normal. I appreciate your response and advice.

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