How To Slow Down Ileostomy Output
Ileostomy patients ask about how to slow down the stomal output. They ask this question to know how to reduce the amount of output, slow down the transit time, or thicken the stool. Here are some reasons and treatment options to help you cover all bases. If your stoma has started producing an increased amount…
Tips To Avoid Ostomy Pancaking
Pancaking is a common issue that people with ostomies face. Sometimes, it may seem you are out of options after trying so many solutions with no luck. The good thing is that you can rectify this issue in some easy steps. What is pancaking? Pancaking is a term describing the sticking of the stomal output…
Nature photographer with an ostomy
Having a colostomy as a nature photographer isn’t as bad as some people may think. I have always loved being in nature since I was a child. When I was young, I loved to be outdoors, exploring woods behind our house. I always had the desire to capture nature as it was with photos. For…
My son has a colostomy
My son was born with a defect. He was born with an imperforate anus. This means his anal opening was there when he popped out but it is improperly formed. This happened even before he was born. As he was growing in the womb for some reason his anal cavity was improperly formed. He could…
Snowboarding with an ostomy bag
I had to get a colostomy at the age of fifteen. Ten years later and I am a die-hard snowboard shredder. Being a snowboarder with an ostomy bag is an exciting life for sure. I have to take great care to not have bad falls, or I can risk rupturing my pouch, which would not…
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