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Shake Off Post-Stoma Surgery Anxiety One of the biggest worries for people who have recently had stoma surgery is what other people will think.

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Time to Face Your Fears

You will become more comfortable with your stoma pouch over time, and will gain confidence in its ability to retain odours. Here are a few tips to help reduce gas and odour, and lead to increased confidence:
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Foods to reduce odour

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Odour-control sachets

Make sure your pouch is secure.

Odour can occur when there’s a loss of seal at the stoma site or if the tail closure is not clean.

ESENTA Sting Free Skin Barrier Wipes* create a breathable barrier that protects the skin from damage caused by pouch application. This can help secure the baseplate around your stoma.

*Refer to Instructions-for-Use prior to use.

Avoid foods that can cause excessive odour such as:

  • Asparagus
  • Baked beans
  • Broccoli
  • Eggs
  • Fish

Some food and drinks can help reduce odour, including:

  • Cranberry juice
  • Orange juice
  • Parsley
  • Peaches
  • Melons

Use odour-control sachets
If you have an ileostomy with liquid output, this product will solidify liquid contents and reduce or eliminate excess gas, which may also lead to a flatter, more discreet pouch.

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