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Ileostomy Irrigation Experiences and Advice Needed

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Malcapone
Oct 30, 2013 6:55 pm
Hi I've heard that some people irrigate their Ileostomy

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just want to know if any one has done it, what is involved and thirdly why do people do it?

I presume it must be something to do with blockages but I'm only guessing

Thanx in advance

Alan.
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Past Member
Oct 30, 2013 6:59 pm
as far as I know, only colostomies can be irrigated, not ileostomies.
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vollovr
Oct 30, 2013 8:35 pm
Hello,

  You must have misunderstood them to say colostomy instead of ileostomy. I have never in 30 yrs of having an ileostomy heard of irrigating an ileo. RC
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Past Member
Nov 01, 2013 1:19 pm
I believe it is forbidden for ileos to irrigate.



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