Colostomy surgery creates an opening in your abdomen to pass waste, which collects in a bag. Some colostomies are temporary and can be reversed after healing, while others are permanent. Colostomy ...

Ileostomy uses the small intestine, while colostomy uses the large intestine. Ileostomy bags need more frequent emptying due to liquid stool. Colostomy stool is thicker and less frequent than ...

An ostomy is a surgical procedure creating an opening, or "stoma," on the abdomen to allow waste to exit the body. This may be essential due to conditions like Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, or ...

Ostomy surgery increases the short-term risk for new-onset depression and anxiety among patients with inflammatory bowel disease on biologics.

Many people with severe ulcerative colitis can manage their symptoms with medication and diet. But for patients who don’t find relief this way, ostomy surgery can be life-changing. About 30% of people ...

As part of CURE®’s Heal at Home series, we offer a guide on ostomies following surgery and how patients can best care for their stomas. These are just some of the questions that Stephanie S. Yates, a ...

Patients undergoing abdominal surgery for ostomy placement have high rates of hospital readmissions and emergency department visits – often involving ostomy-related complications, reports a study in ...

Medicare will move ostomy supplies to eight national contracts in 2028. Survivors and clinicians say a poor fit can lead to ...

Using a colostomy bag may mean you have some differences in your life, but when it comes to swimming and water sports, this health device won’t slow you down. Share on Pinterest Sheila Alonso/Getty ...