DIGESTIVE SYSTEM The digestive system is also known as the gastrointestinal tract. KNOWLEDGE CENTRE OSTOMY CARE Your Digestive System / Colostomy and Ileostomy Whether you have had colostomy or ileostomy surgery, or will have one of these procedures soon, it’s a good idea to have a basic understanding of digestion. Learn about your digestive system …
Parents’ corner A child embodies pure love in physical form. KNOWLEDGE CENTRE OSTOMY CARE your child’s ostomy When a child is diagnosed with a chronic disease, changes occur throughout the family. Having a sick child is one of the biggest challenges that a parent can face. In addition to everyday care for the child and …
INTIMATE LIFE Navigating intimacy with an ostomy through adoption. KNOWLEDGE CENTRE OSTOMY CARE RE-ESTABLISHING INTIMATE RELATIONSHIPS after ostomy A person’s impression of their own body influences how they feel to a great extent. This image also plays an important role in understanding oneself. After ostomy, many people need some time to adapt to the new …
Living a good life with ostomy A stoma is not an obstacle to you, nor should it restrict you in your travels. KNOWLEDGE CENTRE OSTOMY CARE TRAVELLING WITH OSTOMY A stoma is not an obstacle to you, nor should it restrict you in your travels. However, since you are now using an ostomy system, you …
Living a good life with ostomy Regular exercise is useful and recommended to keep our body healthy. KNOWLEDGE CENTRE OSTOMY CARE SPORT AND RECREATION WITH OSTOMY Regular exercise is useful and recommended to keep our body healthy. Apart from that, it can positively affect our mood. The good news is that, after the surgery, you …
Living a good life with ostomy Adequate nutrition is one of the cornerstones of our health. KNOWLEDGE CENTRE OSTOMY CARE OSTOMY AND DIET. Changes in diet after ostomy Adequate nutrition is one of the cornerstones of our health. It is especially important to be aware of this fact if you have had a major surgery …
Living a good life with ostomy With an uncontrollable stoma, establish a digestion routine. KNOWLEDGE CENTRE OSTOMY CARE EVERYDAY LIFE WITH OSTOMY Important elements of life are personal hygiene, social and professional relationships, intimacy and the activities we prefer. Apart from all this, an indispensable part of everyday life is our digestion, which cannot be …
healthy stoma and skin Alkaline urine causes urine crystals which irritate the stoma and cause bleeding. KNOWLEDGE CENTRE OSTOMY CARE URINE CRYSTALS / UROSTOMY Sometimes the so-called urine crystals accumulate in the inside of the ostomy bag, but also around the stoma. This may irritate the stoma and cause bleeding. The cause of the formation …
healthy stoma and skin Good care is necessary for avoiding skin injuries and infections. KNOWLEDGE CENTRE OSTOMY CARE STOMA HYGIENE AND PERISTOMAL SKIN CARE After ostomy it is necessary to establish a care routine for your stoma and peristomal skin. Although you are facing some new procedures that are yet to become your routine, your …
healthy stoma and skin Stoma blockage occurs when food particles cannot pass through the stoma. KNOWLEDGE CENTRE OSTOMY CARE Stoma blockage prevention and treatment Sometimes the so-called stoma blockage can occur in the post-operative period. A blockage means that food particles cannot come out of your stoma, which can be caused by fiber-rich foods, insufficiently …
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