how often should colostomy have output
Depending on the type of your ostomy, you may be instructed to modify your eating habits in order to control the frequency and consistency of your bowel movements. The average daily output of an ileostomy is about 500 ml per day, but may be up to 1,000-1,500 mls in a day. The average daily output of a colostomy is about 500 ml per day, with a range of about 200-700ml. You should learn to monitor the amount and consistency of your bowel movements.