Ballooning occurs when air from the stoma inflates the bag and cannot escape through the filter

Ballooning occurs when air from the stoma inflates the bag and cannot escape through the filter. The resulting air pressure can cause the adhesive to detach from the skin.

Changing the pouch more frequently maintains the effectiveness of the filter (e.g. changing the pouch everyday is recommended)
Open the drainable end briefly to release the excess gas.

Consider changing the pouch more frequently (changing once a day is advisable) or try a two-piece system so that excess gas can be released by detaching the coupling briefly.

Filter control

If you are using the filter cover that accompanies your appliances, then limit the amount you use it as it may lead to gas in the pouch

Filter usage

Filter control

Keeping a food diary can also help you uncover the cause. Certain foods – particularly spicy foods, foods that are high in fibre, green vegetables, beans and lentils – can all increase gas, as can carbonated drinks and beer. Understanding what leads to increased levels of gas in the pouch can help you manage how much air is entering the digestive system. You can try to remove one food category at a time.

For additional support and advice concerning leakage, please visit the Coloplast Care site

Join Coloplast Care and we will remind you to check-up on your ostomy health regularly.

The Ostomy Check helps you identify if you have any issues you should seek advice about and gives you positive feedback when you are on the right track.

Coloplast Care is a support programme for people with an ostomy, which offers you a helping hand whenever you need support.

Join Coloplast Care here

or Call us directly at: +45 1234 5678

Headline

Air from the stoma causes the bag to expand and detach from the skin (ballooning)

Recommendations

Filter control

Filter control

Check your ostomy health regularly

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