Peristomal dermatoses commonly afflict the area around stoma openings in ostomy patients. These complications, however, are often unreported by patients and remain untreated for years, thus ...

A new study puts the spotlight on the rising burden of ischemic heart disease across Southeast Asia, East Asia and Oceania, and calls for localized, equity-focused interventions in these regions.

In the present case, the patient's dehydration, hypomagnesemia and weight loss were due to a high-output stoma and malabsorption following small-bowel resections for Crohn's disease.

Waste moves from your body through the stoma involuntarily and into a pouch called an ostomy bag, which collects feces. Ostomy bags are odor-free and sealed to prevent leaks, but they need to be ...

WebMD provides answers to questions about living with a colostomy, including care, travel, and supplies.