MEDICAL
COLON
Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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ileostomy
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colostomy
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -You can usually start irrigation once you have healed from your surgery, you have mentally adjusted to your stoma and you don’t require any further treatment such as chemotherapy or biologic therapy. Around 2-3 months past surgery is probably the earliest you can start.
Detailed explanation-2: -Irrigation involves instilling a measured amount of 500-1500mls of warm water into your colon via your colostomy. By instilling water into your bowel, it stimulates the colon to contract (peristaltic action) and as a result it will expel the contents of the last part of your bowel.
Detailed explanation-3: -When you irrigate your colostomy, you’re putting water through your stoma into your large bowel (colon). This allows you to empty your bowel. Irrigating your colostomy at the same time every day will help train your bowel to function on a regular schedule. This may allow you to stay free of drainage for 24 to 48 hours.