Topic Explanation
The forum topic is about a person experiencing issues with their ostomy bag filling with air at night, leading to leaks and disrupting their sleep. They are seeking advice and tips to manage this problem.
Advice and Insights
- Some foods can cause gas and bloating, such as bread, cereal, pasta, and foods with grains. It's recommended to avoid these foods, especially in the evening.
- Eating multiple small meals throughout the day instead of one large meal can help reduce gas production at night.
- Digestive enzymes like Beano and Gas-X (simethicone) can help reduce gas and bloating.
- Using a pouch with a filter can help release gas gradually and prevent odor, but the filter may need to be changed frequently.
- Eating a light snack a couple of hours before bedtime can prevent the stomach from being empty and producing excess gas.
- Ensuring a snug fit around the stoma with a moldable barrier ring or regular ring can prevent air from getting inside the pouch.
- It's important to measure the stoma occasionally as its size can change, affecting the fit of the pouch.
- Experimenting with different types of ostomy pouches to find one that fits well can be helpful.
- It's advisable to avoid eating or drinking after 7 PM to reduce gas production at night.
- Some individuals found success with a gluten-free diet to reduce gas and bloating.
- For those with a recessed stoma, experimenting with different pouching techniques, such as using a long plastic bag or sleeve, can help manage air and gas buildup.
- It's important to maintain a regular eating schedule and stay hydrated to help manage gas production.
- Seeking medical advice and testing for food intolerances or sensitivities can provide valuable insights into dietary adjustments to manage gas and bloating.
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