Stay safe, ostomates. Know the signs. 💪

➡️ Stop eating solid food immediately. ➡️ Try warm baths, gentle massage, and changing positions. ➡️ If no relief in 1-2 hours, go to the ER.

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A blockage in your small bowel or stoma is a medical emergency. If not treated quickly, it can lead to a rupture or perforation.

Don’t wait it out. When in doubt, get checked out. 💚

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🔴 (liquid can sometimes sneak past a partial blockage) 🔴 Severe, crampy abdominal pain (often coming in waves) 🔴 A swollen or tight stoma (purple or dark discoloration is a red flag) 🔴 Nausea & projectile vomiting (especially if it smells like feces) 🔴 A high output of liquid (paradoxical diarrhea – fluid leaking around the blockage)

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