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Your ostomy basics - an A-Z guide Vyne

A-Z Ostomy

An ostomy is a surgical procedure by which a surgeon will create an exit route for urine and stoo...
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Common bowel problems - stoma odour, wind, diarrhoea and constipation Vyne

Common bowel problems - stoma odour, wind, diarrhoea and constipation

Constipation, loose stools, and diarrhoea are among the fairly common experiences after an ileost...
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The most common stoma problems Vyne

The most common stoma problems

If you’re living with a stoma, all sorts of issues can come up over time. There’s usually no need...
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Stoma retraction or prolapse Vyne

Stoma retraction or prolapse

When your stoma suddenly doesn’t stick out anymore but lays flat on the skin or has even sunken b...
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Parastomal hernia - what causes it and how can it be treated Vyne

Parastomal hernia - what causes it and how can it be treated

Having a stoma can cause weakness in the area around it, which can lead to muscles bulging out. T...
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Stoma bag leakage - causes and solutions Vyne

Stoma bag leakage - causes and solutions

Your stoma bag is designed to stay fully sealed between putting it on and taking it off. But some...
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Common skin issues with a stoma Vyne

Common skin issues with a stoma

If you’re living with a stoma, good skin care is an essential part of your daily routine as it wi...
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Your ostomy basics - an A-Z guide Vyne

A-Z Ostomy

An ostomy is a surgical procedure by which a surgeon will create an exit route for urine and stoo...
8 minutes Colostomy support
Benefits of using transanal irrigation (TAI) Vyne

Benefits of using transanal irrigation (TAI)

A proper bowel care regime is important because it will help you to gain a certain amount of cont...
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Chronic constipation - what is it, what are the symptoms and how is it diagnosed? Vyne

Chronic constipation - what is it, what are the symptoms and how is it diagnosed?

Constipation is a term that many of us use when we have difficulties going for a poo. It’s a very...
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The most common bowel problems Vyne

The most common bowel problems

The lack of knowledge about bowel problems is often one of the main causes for the anxiety and d...
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Neurogenic bowel - what is it and what causes it? Vyne

Neurogenic bowel - what is it and what causes it?

A neurogenic bowel means that you are suffering from nerve damage that is causing your bowel to n...
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Can my stoma be reversed? Vyne

Can my stoma be reversed?

Whether your stoma can be reversed or not is dependent on many factors. For example, whereas a co...
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