What is an ostomic belt?
Ostomic belt is a healthcare facility designed to hold a colostory bag against the body. Although it is not necessary to use an ostomic bag, the ostome belt properly ensures the bag during physical activity, plus for patients who want to maintain an active lifestyle. As the belts come in many shapes and sizes, the patient may need to try more than one than the best belt.
After colostomy, the patient must use colostory bag to remove solid waste from the body. This bag rests on the abdomen and is attached to the body with glue that surrounds the place of ostomy. This system is suitable for sedentary activities such as table work; However, there is a possibility during physical activity that colostomy can relax and separate. It is known to happen to patients who throw and rotate during their sleep. Thus, the ostomic belt is an added layer of protection that allows patients to perform a larger range of activities without fear of embarrassing accidents.
The first ostomic belts, still commercially available, areDnodché elastic strips 1 to 2 inches (2.54 to 5.08 cm) in diameter, which run over the abdomen and hold the lower part of the colostory bag. Although these belts provide patients with a special layer of protection, they are not suitable in all situations such as swimming or sexual activity. The new generation of ostomic belts satisfies patients who regularly perform these or other strenuous activities.
Ostomic belts developed in the last few years have three advantages that the first ostomic belts do not provide. The first is that the new ostomic belt covers the whole ostomy. About 10 inches (25.4 cm) resemble a lattice nose; The invisible colostomy bag reduces any possible embarrassment that the patient can feel by the procedure. The second advantage is that new belts do not allow moisture to achieve colostomy bags; This feature is an advantage for swimmers. These belts also hold firmly at the site of the colostory bag, allowing the patient to perform many physical activities without worrying about the release of the waste from the ostomical bag.
Before purchasing the Ostome belt, it is best to first evaluate specific needs. If a person does not do much physical activity, only a smaller belt can be the best choice. For those who decide on a larger, waterproof belt, investing in a smaller belt may be good; The use of a smaller sleep belt increases the range of movement and reduces discomfort.