Bloating is a common issue for people who have undergone an ostomy. Provided below is a guide on controlling and avoiding this unpleasant situation. Bloating and DistentionThe most common belief of these problems' cause is the relationship between the movement of gas and its subsequent release. Furthermore, abdominal swelling calls for the same loosening of clothing as bloating. While this is the public perception, a sizable amount of data indicates that intestinal gas has little to do with bloating or distention. General Definition"Bloating" is when abdominal pressure increases while the abdomen remains static. "Distention" is when both abdominal pressure and size increase by in tandem. Roughly half of patients who experience bloating also experience distention. Bloating is common to patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and distention is more common in people with constipation or pelvic floor dysfunction. Bloating is a largely subjective symptom, varying in description from patient to patient. While common to gastrointestinal disorders, half the patients who suffer bloating do not suffer from IBS. IBS Studies regard bloating as less a direct endpoint than a secondary or composite endpoint. Sadly, bloating's causes remains somewhat unknown. Managing bloating and distention requires therapies targeted at clearing out their mechanisms. "How Do I Handle Ballooning?"Ballooning is when gas builds up within an ostomy pouch's stoma. Try to Avoid Swallowing Air When EatingLimiting the amount of air swallowed when using your mouth to eat, drink, smoke and so on can trap air in your gut. Limit Consumption of "Gassy" Food and DrinkDiets rich in carbohydrates not only increase flatulence but also ballooning. Undigested carbs tend to inspire fermentation through colonic flora, leading to unpleasant sensations of bloating, cramping and diarrhea. Carbohydrates like lactose, mannitol and those commonly found in beans are all prime offenders. Several types of vegetables like cabbages, broccoli and corn can also induce gas. Antibiotics and certain probiotics are a viable route for dealing with intestinal microflora. Carbonated drinks should be avoided at all costs as they are the leading culprit in gas generation. Ileostomates are more likely to encounter bloating and ballooning, if only because their bowels have less nutrient and fluid content. Fortunately, these symptoms tend to reduce within four to six weeks after the procedure. Work on Controlling the Gas Within Your PouchHandling gas build-up within the pouch depends on the type of bag and procedure involved in your ostomy. Some bags have charcoal filtration, while others allow gas to seep out slowly through this filter. The filter soaks up the odor and keeps fluids from leaking out. Filtered pouches are poor choices for ileostomies because the stool tends to be liquid, seeping through the filter and leading to many unpleasant situations. Colostomy patients have less trouble here as their stool is thicker. To mitigate ballooning, remove the pouch system from its flange and free the gas. Return the bag to the flange while avoiding punctures to the pouch. Consider Dietary Supplements Lactose intolerant people tend to need supplements to mitigate gas build-up and other problems. Some of these supplements help with digesting dairy products. Controlling ballooning can be difficult for an individual, so experience can be the best guideline. Check with your nurse or caregiver on the best course of action for managing this problem with your condition.
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