USING A CATHETER TO UNBLOCK A STOMA | DEALING WITH OSTOMY BLOCKAGES | OSTOMY CARE TIPS
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 11 ก.ย. 2024
- As someone who suffers regularly with partial blockages, sometimes the usual advice DOES NOT WORK!
But there is another option available- using a catheter! (Not just for bladders!)
In this video I demonstrate step by step how to use a catheter to unblock a stoma. (******Warning there is a stoma in this video!!!!!******)
Please comment or ask any questions below.
DISCLAIMER- this was recommended and taught by my medical team- this should not be done without supervision!!!
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Your video saved me from going to the hospital yesterday! I can't thank you enough for videoing while treating yourself just to help others suffering from the same thing. I was in so much pain after two days of blockage. It was psychologically hard to do and especially being already worn out and dehydrated, but after doing it 3 times yesterday, I finally got it unblocked. Feeling so much better today! So relieved... pun intended! Side note... I had to use a soft bendable silicone straw as I didn't have a catheter. Worked great with the ky jelly and inserting water as you did. I hope you are doing better too with less blockages. God bless you! My name is Karen Adam
Oh my goodness, your channel is a life saver!! Thankyou for the details on this one, very much needed at just the right time for me, even if it's a year old!
So sad you are going through the hurdles, but I feel your pain. I just got my total proctocolectomy on the 14th and the sent me home too soon against my feelings and I am back in the hospital after being takin back by ambulance. Had surgery yesterday for abscess and UTI. So frustrating because my ileostomy is working with no problems, although had my first nighttime blowout, had to laugh. Keep smiling, thanks for videos.
Same to you- sending all my love for this difficult time. Fingers crossed you get the help you need and feel better soon!
I have a colonstomy now for 10 years never did this before .thank you so much for sharing 😊
i have a descending sigmoidal colostomy, and have been irrigating for 15 years, something not indicated for an illieostomy, but truly, when i have a blockage it's an ordeal where i would truly do anything to work it out, this is a great idea, God Bless your Courage, which i've always recognized as action in the face of Fear
Thanks for sharing this- and I’m sure you understand the desperation that comes with blockages and wanting to stay out of hospital! Thank you for your support and kindness ❤️
not to go on too long, but i've just recovered from an obstruction, it seemed to be 7 days start to finish, and in retrospect, i'm sure that as long as the obstruction sits and decomposes further, you are actually being poisoned on some level, so time is of the essence, and movement, although very uncomfortable, and counterintuitive,( i wanted to stay curled up,) is very important, if for no other reason but to decide if you do, after all, need to go to the hospital, so, no solid food, warm liquid, (in both ends, if you can,)hot water bottle, movement, and Tylenol ) as soon as gas escapes, it's going to move, thanks again
Oh you are so strong minded. I could NEVER do that to my stoma. I would go to hospital. I hope that was the only blockage you’ve had.
It took a lot of courage the first time!! Unfortunately I suffer with regular blockages and have just had a second surgery lasr week to try and get to the bottom of them... fingers crossed!
I pray that will be successful for you. When will you have your re-
Reversal
Oops, surgery?
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@Jonathan Lawrence Definitely, I've been using instaflixxer for months myself :D
I really can’t believe any medical professionals would give you the go on this.!! My gastrointestinal won’t even go into my stoma due to the fact that skin is easily damaged Please whoever followers her make sure your Doctor is aware of what you are thinking about doing to yourself . I’ve had MANY blocked bowels and over the last 2 years there coming every 3 months and NO ONE tells me to to this!!!!!
A stoma has no nerve endings so it is safe to insert something of this size. As I said this was personally recommended for my situation by my medical team. Everyone is different and had differing advice. I appreciate your concerns but I wouldn’t post something dangerous without the disclaimer of only doing this under medical supervision.
Great informational video on the subject at hand.
Oh boy, so many questions. Do you feel instantly better or does it take a while? How long do you leave it in? Does the stoma push the catheter into the bag? I've never used a catheter on my stoma, but this is a great trick to have in your "bag". Pun intended. Haha.
It can take a while- sometimes you get a release as soon as you put it in, other times it can take longer. This is why you can leave it in and put a bag over the top- you can leave it in for a few hours up to a few days. However the stoma does like to try and push it out as that’s natural for it, so sometimes it can come out pretty quick- but when you inject the water it fills up a small balloon within the catheter to hold it in place. My stoma loves to spit it out so it can be a challenge to get it to stay in! But it’s a great option to have when all else fails! 😊
Gut my life back, You said to keep a hold on the catheter or the Stoma will push it out. Does the Stoma not push the catheter into the bag?
So meaning that u keep that left over catheter inside the bag, right ? My dad having this problem , after some hot water and activities , we don't see any result and im consider in doing the same thing you did.
I am a board certified ostomy management specialist and came across your video. I have a few questions after watching everything and reading the comments. Did your medical team that recommended this include an OMS or WOCN? Did they mention anything about using saline vs water for the ileostomy lavage?
Jeffrey Despommier, OTR, OMS, CUA, ATP
The catheter has a balloon system in it- not sure about OMS or WOCN. They told me water at room temperature was fine to use.
@@gutmylifeback7926 Thank you for the response. As a medical professional obviously I appreciate there are many different ways to treat blockages and am not suggesting that you are doing anything wrong. I asked more out of curiosity as an OMS and educator on this topic. I’ve included the best practice recommendations of the United Ostomy Associations of America below. Hope that helps.
www.ostomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Ileostomy_Blockage_2020.pdf
@@jeffreydespommier Thank you so much!
I’ve had my ileostomy for 25 years and in that time never have I heard about inserting a tube into your stoma in the hope it unblocks. I’ve not even inserted my little finger inside it, having experienced many obstructions leading to two separate small bowel resections. I understand this tube method can only be used if the obstruction is caused by constipation that’s just below the stoma. I’m now experiencing terrible blockages that I cannot get seen having had my appointment cancelled with the gastroenterology department. Lasting 26 hours and severe vomiting. Could I of used this tube method, my pain was below my belly button and caused severe pain
@@ALH.Poppins Hi Adele. Performing an ileostomy lavage or inserting a catheter into the stoma should only be done by a nurse or ostomy specialist unless the doctor has instructed that it’s safe for you to do on your own. It’s important to rule out other causes and make sure that if there is a blockage it can be safely treated by flushing saline into the stoma. Because blockages can lead to serious complications if left untreated or if not treated properly, it’s why I’m not able to say if you could have done something on your own at home. Are you able to call a WOCN or have someone assess the situation over the phone if you are unable to get an appointment? I would go to the emergency room if you are having vomiting and symptoms of blockages lasting that long.
Hey, I am an ileostomy patient. I regularly have obstruction, which eventually cause bloating and makes me nauseous. Can i use this method to unclog my ileum
Great info. Thank you
Where do you get the catheters like that.
is all intestine or large intestine
What size catheter and how much water?
Is that urinary stoma you are cathing from?
can this be apply for colostomy operation? i am also really out of option now im really worried and desprate
I was told this could be used with all ostomys but i would definitely speak to your stoma nurse team and ask them about using a catheter if you need some advice- everyone is different so I can’t say yes or no.
I have a stoma and I don't think I could do that on my I'm amazed
It was rather strange the first time I did it- I kept expecting it to hurt but you can't feel a thing! Only a slight pressure as it goes in. I am always amazed at what our bodies and medicine can do!
@@hannahmyall what caused your blockage food or someother conplication sorry for the personal questions
@@shaunmoore4415 We aren't sure. It isn't food as I am still only on liquids/low residue. I have hEDS which is a functional gut disorder so could just be my gut function taking a while to adjust to my stoma
Have you tried soda like coke cola
Yes unfortunately it did not help- I use the catheter when EVERYTHING else fails. But coke does help many people
2 stomas that looks
I wouldnt be able to do that 😮
You should NEVER do this to yourself . !!! Go to the hospital! This is so bad that you have this on You Tube!!!! Please no one try this!!
This was advised and taught safely by my medical team. It is a fairly common strategy for those suffering with ongoing complications and blockages. Completely safe.
@@gutmylifeback7926 is this on an illleostomy?it's brilliant, it's like fracking for oil in the Alberta oil sands lol, everything's mechanical, first law of thermo dynamics youre message is Courage,
@@davidwinters1394 shut up :that is good for us