Gently clean the skin around your stoma with a wet washcloth or paper towel. Pat the area dry. Then put the pouch back on. Skin irritation is one of the most common problems that can happen with a ...

Then you can both get used to your colostomy or ileostomy and can ask the nurse questions. Once you get home, help is still available if you need it. You might have problems or questions about looking ...

You should also inspect your stoma daily. It should look shiny ... too thick and movement through the catheter slows down or has problems, you may need to drink more water, juice, or other ...

Emma Sellars has had a stoma bag since the age of 17 "In the six years I've had a stoma, I've had one toilet that's been completely accessible for me," says Emma Sellars. "It is a real downer to ...

A specialist nurse has led the creation of new guidance on sexual intimacy for people with stomas. Kyle Waring, a stoma care nurse specialist based at the Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership ...