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Question: Am wondering what procedures required with having a bag and wanting to have a bath? Do you keep the bag on, or clean the stoma and leave bag off? Response: You can bathe, shower, swim as normal with your stoma, unless you have been specifically advised otherwise. You can do so with the stoma …
Question: I have a permanent ostomy, my anus and rectum have been removed. People tell me I can experience leakage, is that possible. Response: Not everyone with a stoma will have a discharge from the rectum. One of the most common surgical procedures resulting in the formation of a permanent colostomy is called an Abdomino …
Question: Hello: I have an ileostomy and I would like to find out how to select a good probiotic that would reduce or prevent blockages. I noticed that today we have a huge selection in the stores. Thank you in advance for your suggestions and expert advise. Response: Probiotics are live micro-organisms intended to provide …