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Furthermore, stay hydrated. Drink warm liquids (tea, broth) before meals to grease the intestinal tracks. And finally, review your medications—if you see an undigested pill casing in your bag, ask your doctor for a liquid or crushable alternative. A clogged stoma is terrifying, but it is rarely fatal if caught early. Your stoma is a resilient piece of tissue. It has survived surgery, chemo, Crohn's, or cancer. It can survive a piece of celery. clogged stoma

But listen to your body. When the bag stays flat and the pain rises, do not suffer in silence. Unplug, hydrate, or call your WOCN (Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nurse). Your stoma saved your life; now it’s your turn to save its flow. This feature is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult your ostomy nurse or physician for personal medical emergencies. This piece is written for patient education, medical

For the nearly one million people in North America living with an ostomy, the stoma is many things: a lifeline, a second chance, and often, a source of quiet anxiety. It is the ruby-red rosebud of intestinal tissue protruding from the abdomen that acts as a surrogate anus. And finally, review your medications—if you see an