For many individuals undergoing treatment for colorectal cancer, surgery can alter how the body eliminates waste, making an ...

Q: Can a nursing home resident with a colostomy use the rehabilitation swimming pool? A: This depends on several factors, including the individual’s specific medical condition, the policies and ...

Learning to live with a colostomy bag starts with learning about its general care. Changing and maintaining your colostomy bag gets easier with time. Share on Pinterest PapaBear/Getty Images Like any ...

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD Key Takeaways Ileostomy and colostomy are two types of surgery in which a small ...

I was 21 when I first became an ileostomy patient. An ileostomy is when the last part of the small intestine (ileum) is connected to a hole in the abdomen called a stoma, which allows stool to leave ...