What problems should we pay attention to in summer stoma care?

Due to the hot weather in summer, the care of stoma is different from other seasons. How to spend a refreshing and comfortable summer, now I will share the summer care strategy with you.

What are the common problems with stoma care in summer?

1. In summer, the skin is prone to sweating. After the adhesive of the stoma bottom plate absorbs the sweat of the skin, the viscosity is reduced, and the edges are frequently warped. If the replacement is not frequent, liquid leakage will quickly lead to fecal dermatitis. Therefore, it should be replaced in summer to shorten the use time of the ostomy pouch. For people with a stoma who sweat a lot, if they cannot be returned in time, it is easy to cause eczema on the skin around the stoma due to a long-term humid environment. Once eczema occurs, you can use stoma skin protective powder to deal with it in time. For children with a stoma, skin protective  powder can also be used for eczema and dermatitis caused by stoma and can also be used for red buttocks. In summer, nonwoven for stoma ostomy pouch can be used, which are soft and comfortable, reduce friction sound and avoid embarrassment.


2. Bathing in summer is also higher than in other seasons. What should I do when bathing?

It can be worn in the shower. Pay attention to the water temperature and pressure not to be too high and not to rinse directly against the stoma to prevent damage to the intestinal mucosa. Try to use a neutral soap solution that will not irritate the stoma, do not take a tub bath, and avoid using alkaline soap solution, which will easily damage the skin's moisturizing function and affect the viscosity of the ostomy pouch. Be careful not to scrub hard, and replace it with a new one after showering - a textile ostomy bag.


3. How to deodorize the ostomy pouch in summer?

You can choose a non-woven ostomy pouch with an activated carbon filter for the stoma to reduce the overflow of odor. You can also use Liushen toilet water, pineapple, and grapefruit peel to soak in water and then put it in the ostomy pouch for a few hours. The good deodorizing effect and there will be fruit aroma!

Precautions for summer diet:

In summer, due to the high temperature, sweating, and a lot of water loss, it is necessary to pay more attention to water intake than usual, and the amount of water should be no less than 2000ML per day. At the same time, eat high-protein foods, ensure the information of high-quality protein, and properly supplement minerals and vitamins.

Precautions for summer travel:

1. Wear a two-piece non-woven ostomy pouch, which can be replaced in time when traveling.

2. When taking an airplane, you can choose a non-woven ostomy pouch with a filter to prevent the airplane from reaching a certain height and prevent the bag from expanding.

The stoma is not a disease. It's just a way of life. When you have to do an ostomy, you can use it as another skill in life, master it, and be delighted.

Editor:kiki Jia
Date：May23,2022