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- The Dreaded Colostomy: Don't Let it Control Your LifeLiving with a colostomy does not have to be the end of the world. There are many tricks and trades that can make life as a colostomate very doable. With these ideas you move on and continue to participate in all the activities you have always enjoyed.
- Living with a Colostomy: Three of the Best Exercise RoutinesLiving with a colostomy can be challenging, especially when it comes to exercise. Here are three of the best types of exercise you can do if you have a colostomy.
- Living with a Colostomy: Four Essential Diet RulesIf you have a colostomy pouch then you are aware of the side effects from eating certain foods or drinking certain liquids. Here is a guide on four of the most important diet tips for a person living with a colostomy.
- Colostomy Care: Guide to Proper Colostomy IrrigationIf you have a colostomy then you know that it requires a lot of time and attention to maintain. One of the many aspects of having a colostomy is irrigating your colostomy, and this is a guide on how this is done.
- Four Potential Complications from a StomaIf you have a stoma then you know that many different complications can arise. Here are four of the most common complications that occur as a result of a stoma.
- The Five Most Common Types of Colostomy PouchesColostomy pouches are what allows the stool to be discarded out of the body through a hole in the abdomen. Here are the five main types of colostomy pouches and how they work. This information can help you find the right one for your personal needs.
- Colostomy Care Basics: How to Change Your PouchIf you have a colostomy, then you know that changing your pouch at home can be confusing and difficult at first. Here is an easy guide to help you change your colostomy pouch and keep you comfortable.
What Are the Different Types of Colostomies?A colostomy is a surgical procedure involving an opening in the abdomen to allow the body to excrete fecal matter from the colon. Colostomies have different names and require different care depending on what part of the colon they are on.- Do You Have UO?The titles say most of it. Possibly there's a bit of sarcasm too.
- How to Monitor Bowel Movement Consistency with a ColostomyIf your colostomy is about to be placed, it is important to consider these foods as part of your process in monitoring your bowel movement consistency
- Foods to Avoid in a Colostomy DietIf you have undergone a colostomy procedure, here is what you need to know about foods you need to avoid.
- Understanding Risks of Pediatric Colostomy SurgeryIf your child is about to undergo a colostomy, here is what you need to know about the immediate health risks after surgery is complete.
Colostomy Bag Use: Helpful Tips for BeginnersMy father just had an operation which entails him wearing an ostomy or colostomy bag for a period of time. This article explains tips to make the process easier for the beginning ostomy patient.- Colostomy: Surgical Procedure Performed After Certain Colon SurgeriesA colostomy is a surgical procedure performed for a number of reasons or conditions, all of which have something to do with the colon.
- Making Things Easier If Your Newborn Comes Home with a ColostomyLots of advice from one colostomy parent to another to help ease the stress of dealing with it for the first time.
- A Guide to Wearing a Colostomy Pouch for Colorectal and Anal Cancer PatientsHow long a colostomy pouch and wafer are worn depends on your body, how active you are, the weather, the nature of your stool, and the type of colostomy pouch you use.
- Colostomy Care for Colorectal and Anal Cancer PatientsIt takes time to adjust to a colostomy. Farrah Fawcett elected not to have a colostomy for her treatment for anal cancer. Most people find that after a brief period their life returns to "a new normal" with minor modifications to their lifestyle.
- Introduction to Colostomies for Colorectal Cancer PatientsIn some cases, colorectal cancer patients will need either a temporary or a permanent colostomy.
Helping a Friend Who Needs a ColectomyUndergoing surgery is a last resort for ulcerative colitis patients. If ever your friend or family member with ulcerative colitis needs your support, it is when they are undergoing surgery for a colectomy or colostomy.- Your Baby's Colostomy: What to ExpectThere are many different conditions that can make it necessary for a baby to have a colostomy, some from birth, others develop a little later on. Whatever the cause, for parents it can be terrifying.
- Guide to Changing Your Colostomy Pouch for Colorectal and Anal Cancer PatientsAs a new colostomy patient, learning to change your pouch will take practice. This short guide gives you some easy steps in order.
- Colostomy: Drainable Vs. Disposable PouchesThis article explains the benefits of switching to disposable pouches from drainable pouches.
- Colostomy: Drainable Vs. Disposable PouchesThis article explains the benefits of switching to disposable pouches from drainable pouches.
- Colostomy: How to Remove Stool Stuck on Your Skin Prior to Changing Your WaferDescribes how to remove stool that is stuck on skin surrounding the stoma, safely and efficiently.
- Imperforated Anus: What it is and How to Treat It in Your ChildAt first glance, imperforated anus seems like a strange medical concoction of a name, but when you really pay attention, it starts to make sense. Imperforated, meaning "not perforated or opened" and anus, which we all know.