Lucy on Common Stoma Problems from a Clinical Perspective - International Nurse's Day | Beyond the Pouch S3 E2

About this episode

Lucy discusses common stoma problems and provides clinical advice for managing them.

Ballooning? Pancaking? Hernias? Not sure what’s normal? In this episode, Lucy, former stoma nurse and clinical advisor, answers your most common questions about stoma issues. We cover causes, symptoms, and tips to manage everything from blockages to sore skin, plus her essential advice for anyone new to life with a stoma. Disclaimer: If you are experiencing any ongoing issues with your stoma, please contact your Stoma Care Nurse for advice and support. Follow us for more: Instagram: @ea...

People in this episode

Guest: Lucy

Topics covered

• stoma problems
• clinical advice
• healthcare
• nursing
• patient support

Keywords

• stoma
• ballooning
• pancaking
• hernia
• blockages
• sore skin
• nurse

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Respond & Eakin Healthcare

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