Stoma Care - Bladder & Bowel Community
The easiest way to clean your stoma site is to gently wash it with warm water using the dry wipes provided and then pat dry thoroughly using a clean dry wipe. Avoid using paper towels as these can get stuck to the stoma, always use dry cotton wipes.
Stoma Care Products - Bladder & Bowel Community
There are many different stoma care products for you to choose from. Your stoma nurse will probably help you choose one in the beginning. You may like to try some different pouches to see which type you find the most comfortable and most secure.
Irrigation and Your Stoma - Bladder & Bowel Community
Irrigation can help you to feel more in control of your stoma and more confident. Allows you to control when your stoma has output; Irrigate at a time convenient for you and remain continent between irrigations; Allows you to wear a smaller cap …
What Is A Stoma? - Bladder & Bowel Community
A stoma can be temporary or permanent depending on the cause. Living with a stoma can require extra care when using a toilet. If you have a colostomy, ileostomy or a urostomy, you will need to empty or change your bag regularly.
How To Change A Stoma Bag - Bladder & Bowel Community
You can change your stoma bag as often as you need - Follow our guide to cleaning, preparing, and fitting your new stoma bag, and clean, safe disposal.
Stoma Complications - Bladder & Bowel Community
From time to time stoma patients may experience stoma complications or problems after having a colostomy. Here are the common issues and when to get help.
Stoma Skincare - Bladder & Bowel Community
Looking after your peristomal skin (the ring of your skin that sits under your bag) is a vital part of your stoma care routine - learn about stoma skincare.
Learning About Stoma Reversal - Bladder & Bowel Community
Stoma reversal surgery involves rejoining the piece of bowel that is your stoma with either your colon or your small bowel and then closing the stoma site. Both a colostomy reversal and an ileostomy reversal are performed in the same manner.
The Role of a Stoma Nurse - Bladder & Bowel Community
A stoma nurse is a specialised role and will look after and advise patients with a colostomy, ileostomy or urostomy before and after surgery. This care may come from a Colorectal Nurse Specialist or a Stoma Nurse.
Including Stoma Assessment & Cleaning - Bladder & Bowel …
Get helpful information and advice about caring for your stoma, including stoma assessment, cleaning, skincare, irrigation, surgery and travel. Read more here.