Ostomy accessories can be of great benefit during the ostomy care regimen. This belt may be an important feature in your ostomy care, or it may be unnecessary. You have to consider several factors when determining if you need an ostomy belt. You can use an ostomy belt for several purposes, including ensuring enhanced adhesion, accenting a convex skin barrier, and giving a sense of security. The construction of your stoma and the characteristics of your peristomal skin have everything to do with the safety of your ostomy pouch. Certain factors such as the premature lifting of the edges of the skin barrier, leakage through the creases in the skin or skin barrier, and a tendency of the ostomy appliance to shift around during the day to day activities may hint at the need of wearing an ostomy belt. In some cases, the use of convex pouching systems may become a necessity. Ostomy belts may help by pushing those ostomy systems into the abdomen, pressing the flange against the abdominal skin. The combination of tension and convexity may contribute to the flattening of the skin surface to reduce the likelihood of leakage and other problems that may occur as a result of the pouching system coming off. Ostomy belts are not necessary for some individuals, but they may want to have an added sense of security during sports and water activities. Some people change their position during sleep a lot, so they may find using an ostomy belt as a means to ensure a better adhering of the skin barrier with the peristomal skin. Not all ostomy appliances will work if you want to use an ostomy belt. It means that if you want to use an ostomy belt, it may limit the type of ostomy pouches that you may use. Pouching systems that support ostomy belts have ear-like tabs located they 3 and 9 o’clock positions on their pouches or flanges. If a pouch has tabs on it, you will see icons indicating it on the product box. Locations of the tabs may differ among different product companies, so you may have to be a bit brand-conscious if the location of the tab matters to you.
Ostomy belts are elastic, and they can stretch out over time. You can increase the longevity of an ostomy belt with gentle care, which may include hand washing, mild soap, cold water, and drip drying. Moreover, you may not want to wear them tightly if you do not want them to stretch out. A tight ostomy belt can also distort a two-piece ostomy system.
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