Basically, my stoma (the tiny part of my intestine that protrudes outside of my abdomen) drains liquid poop into a plastic pouch any time it feels like it. This can produce flatulent noises that are very difficult to ignore for even the most polite adult.
Does a colostomy bag make noise?
However, lots of stoma bags do have filters that stop there being any pong. From time to time, some people do experience fart-type noises from their stoma. Thankfully, this usually doesn't happen regularly.
How do I stop my stoma from making noise?
When Your Stoma Makes Noise
- Wear thick clothing/layers. I find that a big, baggy sweatshirt, a winter jacket, or even wearing an undershirt can help reduce noise. ...
- Muffling the sound with your hand. ...
- Adjust your diet. ...
- Request Your Free Copy of Our Living Well with an Ostomy Booklet.
