An ostomy creates a stoma on your abdomen, sending stool into a collection pouch. It can be temporary or permanent. Body image challenges are common after ostomy surgery and can affect mood, ...

Skin irritations, stoma retractions, prolapse, or blockage are some of the more common complications of a colostomy. About 150,000 new colostomies or ileostomies are performed each year in the United ...

Call your doctor if your stoma turns pale, dry, or changes colors, like dark red or purple. Go to the emergency room if your stoma has extreme color changes, like very pale or dark, as it can mean ...

Colostomy prolapse is a complication of colostomy surgery where the bowel protrudes through the stoma. This complication can make it hard to care for the stoma and may affect quality of life. A ...

This is particularly true when it comes to re-engaging with a ‘normal’ life. Chronic illnesses, particularly invisible ones, are not always accommodated and there is pervasive shame and embarrassment ...

If your ulcerative colitis (UC) hasn’t responded well enough to treatment, your doctor may suggest surgery and an ostomy pouch. This might sound intimidating. But for people with certain birth defects ...

There are different challenges which ostomy patients face such as stigma, skin issues, stoma complications, pouching appliance issues and change in bowel habits, stated Dr Avanish Saklani, Professor, ...

An ileostomy needs appropriate care. Key practices include keeping the stoma site clean and dry, regularly emptying the pouch, eating well, and storing the equipment properly. The output from the ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My friend had a stoma created after years of managing Crohn's disease. She recently had surgery to repair a hernia. What is a stoma, and are these types of hernias common? What is ...

ConvaTec, a developer and supplier of medical technologies for community and hospital care announced that use of ConvaTec Moldable Technology Skin Barriers help maintain skin integrity and improve ...