Managing a high output stoma

When the bowel is shortened, its ability to digest and absorb nutrients is affected and this can mean that undigested food and fluid can move quickly through it. This can result in a large amount of waste going into your stoma bag. It is common to have a high output when the stoma is newly formed, but this usually settles as your body adjusts.

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