Topic Explanation
The forum discussion revolves around a scene from the TV show "Chicago Med" where a patient with a prolapsed stoma is treated using sugar. The original poster, Lee, is curious about the accuracy of this treatment method and seeks insights from others who might have knowledge or experience with prolapsed stomas and their treatments.
Advice and Insights
- Sugar Treatment Validity:
- Multiple users confirm that using sugar to treat a prolapsed stoma is a legitimate practice. The sugar helps by absorbing water or moisture, which can reduce the swelling and potentially make the stoma retract.
- This method is often referred to as "sugar and reduce."
- Effectiveness and Limitations:
- The sugar treatment is not always effective and may only provide a temporary solution. In some cases, surgery might still be necessary if the prolapse is severe or persistent.
- One user mentioned that the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has been researching this method.
- Personal Experiences:
- Several users shared personal or second-hand experiences where the sugar treatment was used successfully to manage a prolapsed stoma, avoiding the need for immediate surgery.
- One user noted that their nurse friend had experienced a prolapsed stoma and the sugar treatment was used effectively by an EMT.
- Visual and Physical Description:
- A prolapsed stoma can extend several inches out of the body, resembling a penis or a snake, and can be quite alarming in appearance.
- Users described their stomas expanding and retracting naturally, sometimes without the need for intervention.
- Media Representation:
- Some users discussed the accuracy of medical shows like "Chicago Med," noting that while the sugar treatment was portrayed correctly, the visual representation of the prolapsed stoma might not have been entirely realistic.
- There is a general skepticism about the accuracy of medical dramas, but some users appreciate that the show brought attention to ostomy issues.
- Additional Treatments:
- Besides sugar, ice packs were also mentioned as part of the treatment for a prolapsed stoma.
- General Awareness:
- The discussion highlighted a lack of media coverage on ostomies and related issues, with some users expressing surprise and appreciation that "Chicago Med" featured a stoma-related storyline.
- Concerns and Precautions:
- Users expressed concerns about the potential risks of using too much sugar, which could cause
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