I have been using Hollister urostomy pouches for my ileal conduit now for a few months. I have never had problems with ballooning until now. What could be causing this? This is for urine drainage, not stool, so I don't know what causes the ballooning. TIA
retired army 1
May 25, 2025 12:21 am
SusanT
May 25, 2025 1:16 am
Get checked out by your urologist. You may have an infection. Some infections can produce gas.
I've had a urostomy for 9 months now, and I have never had gas in my bag. Stones, but not gas.
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