Could I Have a Colostomy Blockage? How to Identify and Address It

I have only had my colostomy since August and have something every day. The last 24 hours I have had nothing. Could I have a blockage and how would I know? Thank you.

It'll get more and more painful. Fluids and massage your stomach.

I have a colostomy, 1 year post-op. Sometimes I have no output for 2 days. Other times I have to drain the bag 2 times in an hour. Just the way it works sometimes.

A blockage will cause pain. If you experience consistent pain with no output for a couple of days, try what AlexT recommended. Drink lots of fluids and gently massage your stomach. If pain persists, go to the hospital emergency room. Do not go to an urgent care place (they can't help you).

Hi Ikgal, drink a 20 oz. bottle of Coke or a glass of fruit juice. That should help to get things moving.

Or beets. You will know right away if beets don't pass. They make your output very pretty!

Thank you for all the answers. After two days, it is working again. The information and advice were very helpful. Thank you all so much. This really is an adjustment.

Things get better with time. They did with me! 😸🥳

Does anyone recommend a laxative? I haven't done anything in 3 days and had terrible pain last night. I hope it's not a blockage!

You should go to the hospital emergency room. Don't go to an urgent care; they can't help you there. Blockage is serious. A laxative might make it worse.