Medically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MD A stoma is an opening created in the wall of the abdomen during surgery that allows waste to leave the body if you can't have a bowel movement through the ...

Prolapsed stoma is when a piece of your intestine pushes out through the stoma, or opening, in your belly. ... Surgery is a must when there is a blockage or a problem with blood supply.

Pick up the phone if you notice any of these problems: The skin around the stoma looks red, raw, or it leaks fluid. You have a fever of 101 degrees F or higher.

Of the 82 ileostomy patients, 56% had skin problems, whereas 47% of the 19 urostomy patients and 35% of the 100 colostomy patients had skin problems.

This article will review how people can take care of their stoma, how they can avoid damaging their pouch, and how an individual can prevent odors, dehydration, and other problems ileostomy may cause.

If your mucus becomes so thick that you can’t cough, this can be very serious. It can potentially block your stoma. It can also make you more likely to get chest infections. There are things you can ...

While you are in hospital the stoma nurse will teach you how to manage the stoma. It might be helpful for a close family member to be there too. Then you can both get used to your stoma and can ask ...

An end ileostomy is when digestive waste passes through an opening in the abdomen, making the colon unnecessary. It can help people with severe intestinal problems.

Skin irritations, stoma retractions, prolapse, or blockage are some of the more common complications of a colostomy. About 150,000 new colostomies or ileostomies are performed each year in the ...

I’ve never once had a problem. The stoma bag is waterproof and secure due to its adhesive. There’s no reason why a person with a stoma can’t swim with confidence. 2.