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Eight Nutrition Tips for Ileostomy Patients
Living with an ileostomy can seem daunting for many new patients, but when it comes to your diet, it doesn’t view more
Crohn’s Disease
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is characterized by a chronic and recurrent inflammation of the int view more
Basics of Anal Fistulas
An anal fistula is the formation of an abnormal channel between the muscle of the anus, called the anal sphincter, view more
Ostomy Glossary
Colostomy Complications
The colostomy is a technique that causes around 40% of complications secondary to this technique. view more
High Debit Ostomies
Normal stomas have a debit that varies between 500-1,000 ml per day due to ileostomies. The limit from which a view more
When Do You Need to Use Stoma Paste?
Stoma leakage issues sometimes occur because wafers do not adhere to the patients' stoma, so they might need to use view more
Ostomy Videos
Depression and The New Ostomate
It is not easy for an ostomate to face the new lifestyle changes coming after the ostomy surgery. Find out view more
Beneficial Fiber for Crohns Disease Patients
Fiber helps and benefits Crohn's Disease patients, but some of them find it difficult to digest and sometimes it worsens view more
Exercises with an Ostomy
Exercising with an ostomy is probably easier than you think. Learn all about the disciplines and sports that you may view more
Flatulence Control for New Ostomates
People with an ostomy lose the ability to feel the pressure build before releasing gas, which causes awkward moments. Learn view more
How Can Exercising Help Ostomy Patients?
Exercising is beneficial for people who have undergone ostomy, as it shows that they can exercise for physical and psychological view more
How Can I Get the Best of Stoma Collars?
toma collars are items some ostomates use to avoid stoma leakage. Patients must place it between their skin and the view more
How to Empty and Clean an Ostomy Bag?
Several questions may arise after an ostomy surgery, about intimacy, hygiene or how to empty and clean an ostomy bag. view more
Ostomy Self-Acceptance
Aside from a new physiological condition, a patient’s acceptance after ostomy is a psychological challenge. Learn more about ostomy self-acceptance view more
Working with a Colostomy Bag
Patients with a recent colostomy tend to wonder when is it a proper time to start working again. Find out view more
What is a Colonoscopy? Everything You Need to Know
A colonoscopy is a medical exam that serves to detect anomalies in the large intestine using a colonoscope. Learn everything view more