Category Archives: Stoma Care
It’s very normal to have questions and worries about stoma care if you recently had stoma surgery or someone you know recently had it done.
Incontinence, a common medical condition affecting people of all ages, is often shrouded in silence and stigma.
Before your stoma surgery, a crucial step in the process is the pre-operative assessment.
Facing stoma surgery can be a challenging journey, and understanding what to expect afterward is crucial for a smooth recovery.
Understanding what to eat and drink with a stoma can be confusing, especially immediately after surgery when your bowel needs time to heal.
Living with a stoma can bring about unique challenges, and one of the key aspects of stoma care is knowing when and how often to change your stoma bag.
In this blog, we will delve into the depths of what a stoma is and the reasons behind its creation, and the profound impact it has on the lives of those who rely on it for their health and well-being.
Does your stoma have varied affects depending on what you eat? Eating habits can indeed have different effects on your stoma, especially for individuals who have undergone ostomy surgery (colostomy, ileostomy, or urostomy). The stoma is the part of the intestine that is brought to the surface of the abdomen to create an opening for…