Why does my stoma bag keep coming off?

If your bag is lifting off, firstly check the size of the hole cut into the flange/baseplate. If your stoma bag does not fit snugly around your stoma, it can cause leaks which affect adhesion and harm the skin, which in turn makes it harder to get a good seal.

How do you keep an ostomy bag in place?

Use a support garment or an ostomy wrap to keep the pouch securely in place. Try different sports attire, such as running tights or Lycra® shorts, to see what works best. It’s also a good idea to empty your pouch before exercise or having sex.

How do you stop a stoma bag from popping?

First, consider using a pouch lubricant such as lubricating deodorant or lubricating drops to coat the inside of your pouch. This helps your stool slide down to the bottom of your pouch. However, if you’re using ostomy pouch lubricant, be sure to reapply it whenever you empty your pouch.

How do you use an ostomy paste?

Ostomy paste can be used to fill in uneven areas like skin folds and creases to enable the ostomy wafer to be flush against the abdomen. If your ostomy wafer is right against the skin it will adhere better which should improve wear time. Ostomy paste is not an adhesive but it does work like a caulk.

What is an ostomy blowout?

A pouch ‘blowout’ is the mother of all nightmare ostomy accidents, second only to not having the supplies to clean & re-pouch. Blowouts can happen for a number of reasons; faulty appliances, poor appliance changing, external pressures on a pouch, or the fasteners on a pouch coming loose can all be causes.

Is ostomy paste necessary?

Adapt paste helps to provide a good seal between the stoma and the ostomy skin barrier. This can prevent stoma output from getting under the barrier and in contact with the patient’s skin. It acts as a caulk to fill in uneven skin surfaces and to help minimize the risk of leakage.