Overcoming skin irritation around the stoma Skin irritation around the stoma is often caused by leaking from the ostomy pouch. As a result, stoma output gets under the adhesive of your baseplate and onto the skin. Not only is this...
When you swallow food or water, you also swallow some air. Many ostomy pouches have a built-in charcoal filter. This filter allows air to be released. However, ballooning can still occur if the filter cannot manage the amount of air...
The days following ostomy surgery can be challenging. You have a bag attached to your stomach and many new things to learn. It’s important to remember that it takes time to adapt to this change, but in time it will...
You're 3+ months post-surgery! As you become more knowledgeable and eager to learn more, here are some great resources for finding information about your ostomy and keeping your skin around the stoma healthy. Let us provide you with helpful online tools...
A stoma is a surgically made opening in the abdomen that allows feces or urine to pass through the intestines or urinary tract. This can be a result of the removal of cancer, treatment of Crohn's disease or diverticulitis, or could be...
