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What is colostomy? :
colostomy is a procedure that creates an opening for the colon, or large intestine, through the abdomen.
When is it needed?
This is needed if one cannot pass stools through your anus.
This could be the result of an illness, injury or problem with the digestive system
What are the different Types of colostomy?
1. Temporary or loop colostomy - in this type a hole is cut in the side of the colon and stitched to a corresponding hole in the abdominal wall.
2. Permanent colostomy where 1 end of the colon is pulled out through a cut in your tummy and stitched to the skin to create a stoma
What is a Stoma?
A stoma is an opening on the abdomen that can be connected to either your digestive or urinary system to allow waste (urine or faeces) to be diverted out of your body.
What is an Ostomy Pouch/Bag?
A colostomy bag, also called a stoma/ostomy bag/pouch, is a small, waterproof pouch used to collect waste from the body.
Things you should take care of while wearing ostomy ostomy pouch
Size: make sure you buy the right size of the pouch.
You can buy an ostomy kit, to know the size of the stoma and use ostomy scissors to cut the right diameter of the pouch opening.
Smaller bags can cause abdominal discomfort. The larger size can cause stools to leak followed by foul order, skin irritation, and other unhygienic experiences
Trimming abdominal hair. To avoid painful unwanted waxing experiences make sure you trim the hair around soma.
Shaving the hair will make the cleaning process easier and less painful.
Maintenance
Change the pouch once every 2- 4 days
Empty the pouch when it is 1/3 full
Keep a check on your pouch for the gas it might be collecting
Make sure you have room or bathroom to yourself while you do these practices.
Cleaning the stoma
Avoid using harsh soaps, products that contain alcohol to clean stoma.
Warm water and towel or sponging are recommended.
Make sure your stoma is clean before you attach the pouch again.
Diet
Consult your nutritionist or doctor to know what foods will help you accept the pouch system.
Consuming alcohol, caffeine, or high sugar food items can cause disturbances in the digestive system and make the experience very unpleasant.
Movement / exercise
Ostomy pouches are waterproof and are visible in the skin fit clothes.
However, please consult your doctor before you start running, lighting or swimming, or other physical activities.
Wearing an Ostomy pouch isn't perfect but we have to make good with the health conditions we have.
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