An ileostomy and a colostomy are surgical procedures that reroute part of the intestines to an opening in the abdominal wall. Ileostomies involve the small intestine, while colostomies involve the ...

Urostomy and colostomy bags are used in two different types of ostomies. Also called stomas, these are surgical openings meant to create alternatives for waste to leave your body. A urostomy bag is ...

For many individuals undergoing treatment for colorectal cancer, surgery can alter how the body eliminates waste, making an ...

With an estimated 1 million Americans currently affected by Crohn’s disease, the need to raise awareness has never been greater. And, thanks to a host of women posting photos of themselves with their ...

When Should I Change My Colostomy Pouch? Schedule routine colostomy pouch emptying before breakfast or in the evening before going to bed, when your body is less busy with digestion. Plan regular ...

Doctors may recommend a colostomy if the bowel becomes diseased or damaged. This procedure involves cutting into the abdominal wall to drain stool from the colon. Any surgery ending in “ostomy” ...

A colostomy is where your surgeon opens the end of your large bowel (colon) onto the surface of your tummy (abdomen). You normally have a permanent colostomy for anal cancer. This means you have it ...

Q: Can a nursing home resident with a colostomy use the rehabilitation swimming pool? A: This depends on several factors, including the individual’s specific medical condition, the policies and ...

A Crohn's patient has raised awareness of the realities of living with the disease - including using a colostomy bag - by writing on Facebook about how people are insensitive towards those with the ...