An ostomy is a surgical procedure creating an opening, or "stoma," on the abdomen to allow waste to exit the body. This may be essential due to conditions like Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, or ...

It’s typical to notice some digestive fluid or mucus in your colostomy bag. The color and consistency of these fluids can vary, depending on factors like your diet. But it could also be a symptom of a ...

Rachel Higgins had mixed feelings about getting her anus stitched shut for life. On the one hand, the 21-year-old was ready for a long-term solution that would keep her intestines inside her body. For ...

I was 21 when I first became an ileostomy patient. An ileostomy is when the last part of the small intestine (ileum) is connected to a hole in the abdomen called a stoma, which allows stool to leave ...

Not everyone with colorectal cancers and bowel diseases needs a colostomy. You may be able to avoid ostomy surgery, depending on the reason for it. A colostomy is a surgical procedure that creates an ...

Small modifications in Cobh public toilets could pave the way for countywide improvements for colostomy bag users ...

On his first flight following a colostomy for ulcerative colitis, my patient noted distension of his ostomy bag as his plane reached its cruising altitude of 35,000 feet. He barely made it to the rest ...

When Rachel Cooper arrived at hospital to give birth to her son in April 2018, she had no idea she would be leaving days later with a life-changing injury. But Ms Cooper, now 43, is one of the dozens ...