Taking care of the skin around your stoma
- Wednesday, April 22, 2020
Lisa Hall provides a guide to looking after peristomal skin, keeping it clean and knowing when to seek advice on solving problems and using the right accessories
Ostomy Essentials
Guides on how to manage a stoma and take care of problems, written by qualified health professionals
Surviving bowel cancer: so you’ve got a stoma
- Wednesday, April 22, 2020
Jennie Burch covers what you need to know if you have an ostomy formed as part of surgery for colorectal cancer
Troubleshooting peristomal skin
- Friday, September 13, 2019
Jennie Burch explains how best to protect the skin around your stoma and how you can resolve any issues that are causing you discomfort
Keeping faith: stoma care for Hindus and Sikhs
- Thursday, September 12, 2019
Lisa Hall helps ostomates from the world’s major religions factor their culture, beliefs and values into life with a stoma
Using convex stoma pouches
- Thursday, September 12, 2019
Jennie Burch discusses the what, why, when and how of convex ostomy appliances
Travelling with an ostomy
- Thursday, September 12, 2019
Vicky Wilson, Coloplast Nurse with 20 years’ experience in stoma care nursing, offers some tips on taking your stoma on holiday safely and with confidence
Back in the sack: sex with a stoma
- Tuesday, April 30, 2019
How to make the most of romantic relationships and rekindle your sex life after stoma surgery
Preventing pouch leaks
- Tuesday, April 30, 2019
Leaks are a common issue for people with a stoma, but handling them right can keep them from happening again
Troubleshooting your stoma
- Tuesday, April 30, 2019
Stomas are a life saver, but at times they can also be troublesome, and it’s important to know how to spot and sort any problems
Stoma reversal: what to expect after
- Tuesday, April 30, 2019
When it comes to stoma reversal, going ‘back to normal’ can be anything but that; however, knowing what to expect and how to address issues will make the process much easier
Pouch problems: troubleshooting your appliance
- Sunday, September 30, 2018
How to recognise common issues with your ostomy pouch and find the smartest way to fix them
Stoma fit: exercises to strengthen your core muscles
- Sunday, September 30, 2018
Simple exercises to help you get back on your feet after surgery and avoid the risk of a parastomal hernia
Irrigating your colostomy
- Sunday, September 30, 2018
‘There can be no doubt that the efficient management of a colostomy is a matter of profound importance to those who need to spend the rest of their lives with one’ Anonymous, 1958
Getting to know your stoma
- Saturday, March 31, 2018
Your rundown of the main types of stoma, including the difference between a colostomy, an ileostomy and a urostomy, as well as what it means to have a loop or end ostomy and whether your stoma is temporary or permanent
Stoma appliances: choosing the right one for you
- Saturday, March 31, 2018
Different stomas require different kinds of pouches, and this is your handy guide to getting the right fit for you