Question:
What is a stricture?

   — Kristi T. (posted on November 9, 2002)

November 9, 2002
Kristi, a stricture is when the stoma (the opening from the pouch to the intestines) tightens up. I had one this week, the dr. had to do an endoscope and stretch it open with a baloon. I could not keep anything down, even liquids, this lasted from last Sat. evening, until the scope on Tuesday. It is not painful, except if you try to eat/drink anything. The scope is not painful either, and I was able to drink a glass of water after I woke up, and later at home was able to eat something.
   — Ali M