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Aug 25, 2023

Experiencing Nausea, Gas, and Foamy Output After Surgery - Need Advice

This topic is about someone who recently had emergency surgery and is experiencing some uncomfortable symptoms like nausea, gas, and foamy output from their ileostomy. They are feeling anxious because they can't reach their stoma nurses due to a holiday weekend and are looking for some advice or reassurance.

Here are some helpful insights and advice:

1. It might be a partial blockage. Keep drinking plenty of fluids. If the pain or symptoms get worse, it's important to call the UK NHS urgent-care line at 111 or seek emergency help, especially since stoma nurses are unavailable until after the holiday.

2. Watery, gassy, or foamy output is quite common with an ileostomy, especially soon after surgery. Postoperative nausea is also common. If there is a blockage, it usually comes with strong abdominal cramps.

3. Try to keep small amounts of food in your stomach, like soda crackers, to help reduce gas production. If you're only taking in fluids, swallowing air can increase gas and foaming.

4. Use oral rehydration or electrolyte drinks, such as Lucozade or pharmacy ORS, to help with dehydration. If nausea makes it hard to drink a lot at once, try sipping slowly.

5. Some people have found that dietitian-suggested chewable snacks can help with nausea and maintaining oral intake. These might be available on Amazon, although the specific brand wasn't mentioned.
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