Stoma assessment tool: Odour

Is your diet affecting odour?

For some ostomates, certain foods can increase smells. These could be unique to you but more common foods that cause a smell include asparagus, baked beans, broccoli, fish, eggs and garlic.

Is your pouch too full?

If your stoma pouch fits correctly and it is not overly full, there should be no smell, apart from when changing it. If there is a noticeable smell, check the pouch for leakages, including small leaks under the hydrocolloid. Also ensure that you regularly empty your pouch so there is no opportunity for the output to overflow or leak.

Please see below for products that can help.

naturfit®: one-piece convex colostomy, ileostomy and urostomy pouches

naturfit®: one-piece convex colostomy, ileostomy and urostomy pouches

liftplus® 360 citrus: medical adhesive remover spray with a fresh citrus scent for added discretion

liftplus® 360 citrus wipes: medical adhesive remover with a fresh citrus scent for added discretion

absorbagel®: fast-acting solidifying agent to minimise odour and reduce noise and leaks

deogel®: lubricates the pouch walls and helps prevent static problems such as pancaking

naturcare®: discreetly reduces unpleasant odours

naturcare® IPD: easy-to-use in-pouch sachets to reduce odours

This section of the website has been created to provide UK healthcare professionals with information regarding opus® and naturfit®.

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