Ostomy Supplies Articles

Ostomates often have issues with accumulation of gas in their ostomy pouch. Passing gas and farting with ostomy can be embarrassing. Consider the fact that a human passes gas upto 14 times a day. Fortunately it is possible to escape from such awkward moments by employing proper appliances and adopting healthy lifestyle.

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Having an ostomy should not stop you from traveling anywhere in the world. At first, you might be reluctant to travel with a stoma. You might be worried about falling short of ostomy supplies, not finding a proper place to change the ostomy pouch, or facing an embarrassing situation during your journey. The solution to all these worries is planning, so plan accordingly.

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Convexity in ostomy supplies exists to provide optimum stoma seal. Convex ostomy systems are beneficial for people who have stoma with uneven shape, unusual size, or other irregularities around the stoma skin area. When the stoma sits below skin level it becomes recessed or retracted which can cause the surrounding skin to be sunken or uneven.

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An ostomy support belt is an essential ostomy accessory. It enables the user to lead an active life with full confidence and a complete sense of security. They can be worn round the clock while performing all kinds of activities.

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Ostomies if not taken care of properly might emit distasteful and many a time obnoxious odours. Learn about the different reasons this occurs and ways to prevent it.

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Urostomy is a surgical opening in abdominal region to redirect urine from the bladder. The small opening made for the purpose is called a stoma. Urostomy is usually performed after accident, disease or a birth issue leading to bladder damage. A urostomy pouch is then temporarily attached to the stoma that has to be worn outside and changed when filled up.

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It takes time to get used to an ostomy. After the recovery period you will be able to resume your social life, work, physical activities and other day to day activities. Extra care for ostomy will always be there in your mind. For these reasons there are several products available that can assist you in everyday life.

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Exercise is necessary to maintain healthy lifestyle and avoid weight gain. But for someone with an ostomy, it also helps to prevent developing parastomal hernias. One of the greatest benefits of exercise is the ‘feel good’ factor. It will not only boost your confidence but also the ability to cope with your stoma and quality of life.

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A colostomy connects the colon to the surface of the abdomen and allows waste material and gas to leave the body. Colostomy irrigation is a way to regulate bowel movements by emptying the colon at a scheduled time. The purpose is to empty your bowel at the same time each day. Colostomy irrigation also helps to avoid constipation and regulate bowel movements.

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