This topic is about a person who accidentally burned their stoma while cooking. They are concerned about whether they should seek immediate medical care. Here's a summary of the situation and some helpful advice:

- The person touched their stoma to a hot pan for about 3-4 seconds, resulting in a small red spot on the stoma. There is no pain from the stoma itself, but the surrounding skin feels sore. The output from the stoma remains normal. Since it happened over the weekend, they are unsure if they should contact their ostomy nurse or surgeon right away.

- After having the stoma checked by a clinician, they were told it looked fine with no blistering. They were advised to monitor the area during pouch changes and have since ordered an apron to prevent future incidents.

Here are some pieces of advice and insights shared by others:

1. It's important to have a medical professional evaluate the stoma immediately, such as visiting an emergency room, urgent care, or contacting an on-call surgeon. The stoma is an internal organ, and the severity of a burn can be difficult to assess.

2. A key concern is the possibility of melted pouch plastic sticking to the stoma. A clinician might need to remove any residue.

3. Even though stomas heal quickly and don't have pain sensation, visual damage can occur without pain. Getting a professional assessment can provide peace of mind.

4. To prevent future incidents, consider using a heat-resistant or fire-retardant cooking apron. Be mindful of the stove height and pan position to avoid contact with the stoma.

5. Remember that ostomy pouch material can melt quickly. Members have reported bags deforming in seconds from a hair dryer, so it's best to keep the appliance away from heat sources.