Unlike an anus or urethra (the tube through which urine leaves the body), a stoma has no muscle to control when or how much ...

meaning small ulcers can develop on the colon’s lining, according to the NHS website. A stoma bag is a pouch that covers an opening in the abdomen to allow waste to be diverted.

In a recent post Poppy shared advice about what it is like to shop for a wedding dress when you have a stoma A woman is documenting her experiencing living with a stoma bag – including shopping ...