2023-10-08 23:27:41
In case you didn’t know, ostomy is a term from Greek. stoma, which means “mouth”, although the translation “hole” is also accepted. It can be said that it is the result of an operation in which an artificial communication is formed between two organs or between a viscera and the abdominal wall, facilitating the exit of organic waste substances. If you don’t know what an ostomy patient is, below we are going to explain what effects the ostomy has on them.
Psychological effects in the ostomy patient
The impact of an ostomy can be completely devastating, even if there are no complications. This makes the maladjustment and depression are very common in the ostomy patient.
The loss of the perfect body image comes with a grieving processand then continue with different phases of skepticism and depression, which finally end with the adaptation to this new body image, a situation that allows the patient to look again at the future.
Effects on sexuality
The ostomy patient usually perceives ostomy surgery as a threat to their sexual life. So it is important that, even before the operation, all these issues are discussed frankly. between the patient and his partner. The main sexual disorders can include impotence, frigidity and sexual abstinence.
Diet adaptation in ostomy patient
This patient’s diet must be individualized. During the postoperative period and until intestinal transit is reestablished, the ostomy patient will receive a liquid diet. Subsequently, you will make a transition, gradually increasing the waste until the diet is normalized.
The introduction of new foods must be done in a controlled manner to avoid diarrhea, constipation, gas, etc. The diet must be balanced and the foods must be chew and swallow correctly. In addition, it should be eaten at regular times and in moderate quantities.
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