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Ostomy care

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Ostomy Care There are various distinct reasons for an ostomy to be performed . This is usually carried through if one is going through the trauma of an ailment such as cancer, diverticular disease, Crohn’s disease, or even a birth defect and hence is advised an ostomy. This procedure involves a hole or a stoma that is created surgically on a person’s abdominal wall for the collection of faeces or urine, or body waste. The three types of ostomy are Colostomy Surgery , Ileostomy and Urostomy. Post-surgery care in all the cases involves an ostomy bag or a pouch to be fitted onto the stoma, executing the task of waste collection. In case you are wondering why is there a need for a stoma or, what is a stoma? Allow us to provide you with some information. A stoma is a surgically created hole on an individual’s abdominal wall, made in order to collect waste. Individuals of all ages can possess a stoma, as it is not age related. There are various situations when an ostomy ...