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Hernia or swelling around your stoma

The term parastomal hernia is used to describe a bulge or swelling on or around your stoma.

  • Try not to lift anything heavy within first 6-8 weeks following surgery.
  • If you intend to do any strenuous work when you have fully recovered from your surgery, you should wear a support belt to protect the abdominal muscles.
  • The shape and size of the stoma may change due to an enlarged hernia. Measure the stoma regularly to ensure your pouch accurately fits the size of the stoma.
  • A more flexible baseplate will achieve a better fit.

See below for recommendations to help with managing your stoma when you have a hernia.

Small eakin Cohesive® Seals

The Extra Protector Small eakin Cohesive® Seals provide maximum skin protection and maximum absorption capacity. They prevent leaks even for those with high fluid content and will help to increase pouch wear time.

eakin Cohesive SLIMS®

Your Everyday Seal eakin Cohesive SLIMS® provide everyday skin protection and security from unexpected leaks. Use when there is no or limited peristomal skin irritation and no other stoma complications.

eakin Cohesive StomaWrapTM

Your Time Saver The unique shape of eakin Cohesive StomaWrapTM makes it the ideal timesaver for large, oval or irregular shaped stomas as it ensures a quick and easy to fit solution. Simply wrap and overlap to create a secure seal.

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