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 ...

How you care for your colostomy stoma and ostomy bag can vary from person to person. For example, how often you change your bag depends on your output and the type of bag you’re using.

It’s possible to swim with a colostomy bag, though it’s best to check with your doctor first. In addition, the bag, or “pouch,” may not be tight enough for swimming. You can test it ...

Since getting a colostomy bag, she said she's been able to eat more and live a normal life. She said changing her bag is easy and not as gross as she thought. Rachel Higgins had mixed feelings ...

A colostomy and ileostomy are openings of the bowel onto the surface of the tummy (abdomen). You wear a bag over the opening to collect the poo. You might have a colostomy or ileostomy after some ...

Some rectal cancer patients might be spared surgery and the lifelong need for a colostomy bag if they undergo MRI screening, a new study finds. The scans might accurately predict which patients ...