How to Change Your Ostomy Bag Correctly: Tips and Tricks
Changing your stoma pouch is one of those routines that becomes more familiar over time. In the beginning, it may feel like something you need to think through step by step.
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Stoma Discharge: What’s Normal and What’s Cause for Concern
Noticing changes in your stoma output or discharge can feel unsettling, especially if you’re not sure what to expect.
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Stoma Ballooning: Causes, Tips and Tricks
Gas is a natural part of digestion. After stoma surgery, however, it can behave differently, as it is no longer passed in the usual way.
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Stoma Blockage: Causes, Signs and Solutions
A stoma can bring a sense of routine and stability to everyday life. At times, however, changes can occur — one of these is a stoma blockage, also known as an intestinal obstruction.
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Ileostomy and Stomach Cramps: Causes and Remedies
Stomach cramps with an ileostomy can feel uncomfortable and sometimes unexpected. While occasional discomfort can happen, cramps are something to pay attention to, especially if they feel stronger than usual or come on suddenly.
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Colonoscopy and Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD): A Practical Guide
For people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) such as Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis, surgery leading to a stoma may sometimes become necessary. Colonoscopy plays a central role in this process — not only for diagnosis and monitoring, but also as a crucial step on the path to stoma care.
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Stoma Skin Care: Guide to Healthy Ostomy Skin
A stoma operation brings change — both physically and emotionally. As you begin to adjust, one area that plays an important role in how you feel each day is the skin around your stoma.
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Stoma Hernia: Everything You Need to Know
Changes around your stoma can sometimes feel unexpected. If you notice a swelling or a difference in shape, it’s natural to wonder what might be causing it.
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Constipation With a Stoma: Causes and Remedies
Constipation is something many people with a stoma experience at some point. For some, it may only happen occasionally, while for others it can be more frequent.
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Stoma Bleeding: When to Be Concerned
Seeing blood around your stoma can feel worrying. It’s one of those moments that can raise questions straight away.
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Stoma Leakage: Causes, Prevention and What to Do
Stoma leaks are one of the most common concerns for ostomates, and one of the most frustrating too. There’s no need to worry, though, as stoma leakage problems have a cause, and most causes have a solution. In this guide, we'll cover why leaks happen, how to prevent them, and where to turn when you need support.
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Coping with Flu and Sickness with a Stoma: What You Need to Know
Having a stoma doesn't make you any more (or less) likely to catch a cold, the flu, or a stomach bug; but it can change how your body handles them, and how you manage your day-to-day routine while you're feeling unwell. Knowing what to expect makes dealing with sickness with a stoma much less stressful and helps you recover comfortably without unnecessary worry.
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