A parastomal hernia is a condition when any part of the intestines protrudes or stick out of the stoma. A stoma is an opening that is created surgically in the abdomen. It involves the small intestine or large intestine and enables a person to pass out waste through it. The waste is collected outside the…
Category: Adapting Ostomy Life
Shopping For Ostomy Supplies
Anyone who has an ostomy or has to live with a stoma knows the pain of trying to find the right ostomy supplies on a regular. Sure, the doctors are great at telling you all about the surgery of getting an ostomy and how that will change your life, including the activities that you are…
Signs That Something Is Wrong With Your Stoma
For those of you who are not familiar with what a stoma is, a stoma is an opening created during surgery on the intestines. It then allows for a person’s waste like urine and feces to be sent through the stoma out of the body and into an ostomy pouch. If you are lucky enough…
How To Keep Your Stoma Clean
We can all agree that keeping your stoma clean is one of the most important parts of the daily routine for anyone living with an ostomy. However, there is a lot to know when learning how to best clean out your stoma on a regular basis without creating any more problems or complications for your…