Signs of becoming dehydrated are easy to spot if you know what to look for, and you can prevent becoming dehydrated if you act on them swiftly. What to watch out for with an ileostomy: Signs of dehydration: Some people with ileostomies have no issues with keeping hydrated but for others it can be tricky, and they can have issues with dehydration and staying well. If not treated quickly and effectively it can lead to re-admission to hospital. What happens to your body when you become dehydrated?ĭehydration can cause problems with your electrolyte balance and your kidney functions. Those with an ileostomy can lose an additional 800-1000mls per day in addition! The reason for this is the large bowel (colon) is responsible for absorbing most of the body fluids you need but following ileostomy surgery your large bowel will have been ‘taken out of circuit’ and will either be no longer connected, or it may have even been removed completely. An average person looses about 2.5litres of fluid a day through sweating, breathing, urine and faeces. Having an ileostomy makes it more difficult to stay well hydrated. Why do people with ileostomies become dehydrated? If you are unsure, make contact with your Stoma Care Nurse for advice. Your surgeon will advise you of how much fluids you should be drinking each day now you have an ileostomy. Once you are home after stoma surgery make sure you follow the few lifestyle adjustments you need to stay properly hydrated following your surgery.
Don’t be one of the many ostomates re-admitted to hospital due to dehydration, take control and monitor your input and output, to prevent from becoming unwell. Those with an ileostomy are most at risk of becoming dehydrated than those with a colostomy or urostomy and it can happen quickly. Dehydration is a common challenge for ostomates.
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