Food Poisoning

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Hello,

 I had a bout of food poisoning and I was very sick on Tuesday evening. My colostomy was working and filed up several times when I was being sick. 

However, there hasn’t been much output since. Yesterday it was very watery and no movement today even though I have taken 2 Laxido. I am not in any pain. I have little bit of pain now and again on the scar area. I don’t know what to do. I am not going to A&E because I am not in pain,

I didn’t eat much yesterday or today, only toast and soup. I have been drinking a lot of water.

Any help or suggestions will be greatly received.

Thank you,

  • HI

    I'm sorry to read that you've had a bout of food poisoning and that since then you've had a problem with your colostomy.

    You say that you don't want to go to A&E and I wondered if this is what you've been told to do if you have a problem with your colostomy. I can understand why you might not want to go there so my only suggestion is to call NHS111 for advice.

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  • Hello,

    My colostomy seems okay now. The output varies from soft to thicker and slow but it is working.

    I am getting a lot of wind which causes pain after eating.

    On the occasions I have been to A&E, they haven't done anything for me, other than do a blood test and take and xray. They haven't helped with a blockage or the pain. 

    Thank you 

    Lisa

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  • Glad to hear things seem to be calming down .

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