Colostomy irrigation
Irrigation is for people with a sigmoid or descending colostomy. It is one option for the management and care of your colostomy.
Irrigation involves instilling water through the stoma, which stimulates the bowel to expel stool. After irrigation, there is a period of time (usually one to two days) where no stool passes. Check with your doctor or Nurse Specialized in Wound, Ostomy & Continence (NSWOC) before irrigating.
Good resources to review
ostomy.org/uploaded/files/ostomy_info/Phoenix_Irrigation.pdf?direct=1
ostomy.org/uploaded/files/ostomy_info/Irrigation_FAQ.pdf?direct=1
Our NSWOCs are happy to talk to you more about irrigation if you think it may work for you.