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Oct 31, 2020

Concerns about Stool Change and Abdominal Pressure

Topic Explanation
The forum topic is about a person with an ostomy stoma experiencing abdominal pressure, reduced appetite, and only passing muddy-looking water after using mag citrate. The individual is seeking ideas or suggestions for their condition.

Advice and Insights
- The symptoms described sound like a blockage, and it is advised to seek medical attention promptly.
- It is recommended not to eat anything more until the issue is resolved and to avoid taking any more laxatives.
- The individual should consider going to the emergency room, especially if the symptoms persist or worsen.
- Personal experiences of blockages are shared, emphasizing the severity of the situation and the importance of seeking medical help.
- The potential consequences of delaying treatment for a blockage, such as loss of consciousness or rupturing of the bowels, are highlighted.
- It is suggested to keep the forum updated on the individual's well-being after seeking medical care.
- Different treatments for blockages are mentioned, such as inserting a tube or catheter into the stoma to alleviate the blockage.

Checking In
- Members express concern about the original poster's well-being and are waiting to hear back from them.
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