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CONTROLLING ODOR A very important part of the new ostomate’s rehabilitation is learning to control odor, because it is i be rather than certain foods will affect the odor of both feces and urine and the individual’s elimination of the specific odor-producers will help. External and internal deodorants are available, but the two most important aspects in odor control are: good personal hygiene and meticulous appliance care. FOR FECIAL OSTOMIES 1. Use odor proof pouches. 2. Change pouch immediately if leakage occurs. 3. Soak reusable pouches and scrub inside with a brush. 4. Rinse open-ended pouches with cool water after emptying. 5. External Deodorants to be placed in the pouch are: Banish, Chlorophyll tablets and mouth washes. And there are other products available from your Supplier. 6. Diet --eliminate odor-producers, such as cabbage, onions, fish, spicy foods and eat parsley and yogurt, if you are expecting to be among others. 7. Internal deodorants - to be taken by mouth: Bismuth subgallate tablets help control odor internally by absorbing toxins. They also have a slight thickening effect on intestinal output, making them especially useful to those with transverse colostomies or ileostomies. (Although they are available without prescription, ostomates should consult their physician before taking) There are also other products on the market for internal deodorizing, like ‘Beano’ etc. check with your ET Nurse for more. FOR URINARY CONTROLLING ODOR A very important part of the new ostomate’s rehabilitation is learning to control odor, because it is important that the new ostomate feel good about himself and feel secure in his relationship with others. The ostomate is extremely sensitive to odors and the reactions of those around him, especially his family and friends. Colostomies tend to emit more odor than ileostomies because of the bacterial abundant in the colon. A lot of sigmoid and descending colostomies are routinely irrigated so persistent odor is less a problem than with the transverse colostomy whose semi-liquid drainage tends to be rather malodorous. In ileostomates, almost continual peristaltic waves sweep the ileum and prevent stagnation of the intestinal contents, thereby eliminating the major cause of odor, i.e., bacterial growth. Extreme and persistent odor from an ileostomy could be an indication of a secondary problem, such as a stricture or blockage which leads to stagnation, bacterial growth and subsequent odor. Urine has a characteristic odor, but a foul odor could be a sign of infection, again from an overgrowth of bacteria. Certain foods will affect the odor of both feces and urine and the individual’s elimination of the specific odor-producers will help. External and internal deodorants are available, but the two most important aspects in odor control are: good personal hygiene and meticulous appliance care. FOR FECIAL OSTOMIES 1. Use odor proof pouches. 2. Change pouch immediately if leakage occurs. 3. Soak reusable pouches and scrub inside with a brush. 4. Rinse open-ended pouches with cool water after emptying. 5. External Deodorants to be placed in the pouch are: Banish, Chlorophyll tablets and mouth washes. And there are other products available from your Supplier. 6. Diet --eliminate odor-producers, such as cabbage, onions, fish, spicy foods and eat parsley and yogurt, if you are expecting to be among others. 7. Internal deodorants - to be taken by mouth: Bismuth subgallate tablets help control odor internally by absorbing toxins. They also have a slight thickening effect on intestinal output, making them especially useful to those with transverse colostomies or ileostomies. (Although they are available without prescription, ostomates should consult their physician before taking) There are also other products on the market for internal deodorizing, like ‘Beano’ etc. check with your ET Nurse for more. FOR URINARY OSTOMIES 1. Pouch Care a. Vinegar rinse twice a day; solution of 1 cup vinegar and 4 cups water. Empty pouch, instill 1/2 cup of the above solution, lie down and let solution bathe stoma and pouch and then empty pouch. (This acetic acid solution will lower the pH inside the pouch, decreasing the opportunity for bacterial growth.) b. Clean and soak pouches in UriKleen. 2. Diet a. Avoid asparagus and onions. b. Eat parsley. c. Drink cranberry juice twice a day. 3. Deodorants ordinarily are not used because they would mask an odor which could signify infection. 91 |