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 ...

There are around one in 330 people in the UK who have a stoma bag, meaning they are unable to pass stools through their anus – the reason could be because of illness, a digestive system problem ...

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 ...