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Aug 23, 2025

Ants and K Pouch: What Happens if an Ant Gets Inside?

This topic is about a concern that a K-pouch user had when they noticed an ant crawling inside their intubation catheter. They were curious about what might happen if an ant accidentally got into the pouch. Here are some thoughts and advice on this unusual situation:

1. If an ant were to enter the K-pouch, it would most likely die quickly. The environment inside the intestines is not suitable for insects to survive.

2. To prevent this from happening, it's a good idea to keep the catheter capped or covered when not in use. Additionally, addressing any ant infestations in your home promptly can help ensure that insects don't come into contact with your ostomy equipment.

3. While it's wise to be cautious, especially with more aggressive ant species like fire ants, the idea of them surviving and causing harm inside the body is extremely unlikely.
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