Ostomy Canada Society
Question: My stoma does not stay stuck on. I don’t use any soap except a bar of pure Ivory soap. Please advise on tips. Answer:
Question: I’ve had a colostomy since 2020 and always wear my seatbelt, but I constantly worry about the lap belt putting too much pressure on
Question: My baby has an ostomy and will soon be returning to my care. I’ve been told that a nurse will provide me with teaching,
Question: My brother had an ileal conduit surgery in June 2023 and is now experiencing recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs). Do probiotics help? Does anything
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Question: I have a friend in Montreal who has had a colostomy since August 2022 (for stool only). It was intended to be temporary just
Question: Hello! I’m looking for suggestions for an elderly patient who had a lower-end colostomy in March 2023 due to a rectovaginal fistula. Despite her
Question: I’m in my 60s, living in Ontario, and I have a high-output ileostomy that requires daily fluid replacement through a PICC line (1,000 mL
Question: My husband, who is in his 60s and lives in Ontario, recently had emergency surgery that resulted in a colostomy. We are very new
