Suspected Ileostomy Blockage: Symptoms and Solutions

have some abdominal pain. Have only liquid out put with only small amount of solids in it for a half a day. Did not eat much today but had a very large meal which included fiberous food before I went to bed last night. Definetly passed some of it today but not sure if all.



How do I know for sure and what can I do to help pass a blockage?

Just saw this and hopefully all is resolved!



Food obstruction to an ileostomy stoma:  As it resolves, the pain and cramping should subside as well as the bloating. You should be passing some stool and liquid also.  



The only sure fire way of knowing it is gone is by x ray.    If you are still crampy or painful with decreased output at this time, I would get in to your emergency room or doctor's office to check.



My "old pro" patients are pretty good at relieving there own obstructions with warm tub baths or showers or compresses, massage towards the  stoma, knee chest position sometimes helps.  If it persists a couple of hours though, I suggest an emergency room visit to check; sometimes symtpoms of food obstruction can mimick other things; best to get checked.



I would not advise a high fiber meal if you think  you are obstructed; this will more likely complicate the issue!    Best to stick to low residue foods and chew well, keep up the fluids!

i also have an ileo, painful huh?  i find if i increase fluids this helps when i am blocked, also have learned certain foods cause this, getting up on your hands and knees and rocking back and forth helps me the most.
hope this helps some let me know how you are doing, ok?
eddie