Your stoma bag warns you before it leaks. Itching, a damp feeling, or odour usually means the seal is going. Change before — not after — the leak. Keep a spare kit on you. For trusted wound and stoma care in Singapore, visit emis dot asia.
What you need to know
Itching, a damp feeling, or odour usually means the seal is going. Change before — not after — the leak. Keep a spare kit on you.
Step by step
A leak gives you warning signs
1. Itching under the wafer
2. A damp or warm feeling
3. Sudden odour
Change BEFORE it leaks
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Itching, a damp feeling, or odour usually means the seal is going. Change before — not after — the leak. Keep a spare kit on you.
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Clinical review: This content was medically reviewed by Jamie N Y.M, WOC Nurse (Wound, Ostomy and Continence). Last updated: October 2026. For individual clinical concerns, consult a healthcare professional.
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Clinical review: Jamie N Y.M, WOC Nurse (Wound, Ostomy, Continence). This article is for general information and does not replace professional medical advice.