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A-Z Ostomy
An ostomy is a surgical procedure by which a surgeon will create an exit route for urine and stool through a hole in your abdomen....
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Common bowel problems - stoma odour, wind, diarrhoea and constipation
Constipation, loose stools, and diarrhoea are among the fairly common experiences after an ileost...
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...
Stoma retraction or prolapse
When your stoma suddenly doesn’t stick out anymore but lays flat on the skin or has even sunken b...
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...
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...
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...
A-Z Ostomy
An ostomy is a surgical procedure by which a surgeon will create an exit route for urine and stoo...
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...
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...
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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