Ileostomy and colostomy are two types of ostomy surgery that treat diseases and conditions affecting the digestive system.

As mentioned, an ileostomy is a surgical procedure that alters the way stool leaves the body. Typically, ileostomies are performed when the large intestine (also known as the colon) is not ...

An ileostomy and a colostomy are surgical procedures that reroute part of the intestines to an opening in the abdominal wall. Ileostomies involve the small intestine, while colostomies involve the ...

An ileostomy might be needed when there are problems with the large intestine (colon) or the anus. Ileostomy is surgery that makes an opening in the belly, or abdominal wall, for stool (poop) to ...

The ileostomy bag collects the digestive waste of people who have undergone an ileostomy. Proper skin care and regular bag emptying are essential to prevent complications. An ileostomy is a ...

The first few weeks of living with an ileostomy are a big adjustment. If you’ve just gotten yours, it’s normal to feel overwhelmed at first. It might seem awkward or uncomfortable. You likely ...

You can have surgery to reverse your colostomy or ileostomy. It's called an ostomy reversal. Your surgeon will sew the ends of your intestine (bowel) back together. This surgery "reverses" your ...

Your surgeon provides this by performing an ileostomy. This involves pulling part of your small intestine through an opening in your lower abdomen. The small intestine eliminates waste into a ...

Learn more at takewhatserves.podbean.com. In this episode, Bryan talks to Anna Ransbotham-Cole about her journey of getting an ileostomy surgery after living with ulcerative colitis. Anna shares ...

Finding out you have inflammatory bowel disease or cancer is undoubtedly difficult news to hear and accept. Finding out that you will also require an ostomy can be devastating as well. For many, the ...

When she was able to see a doctor, she learned she had Stage 3 rectal cancer and would need a temporary ileostomy as part of her treatment. That experience inspired her to write and illustrate a ...

it is unlikely that any group in modern medical practice has demonstrated this admonition with more spirit than the growing band of those who have been fired by the trial of an ileostomy and the ...