Diagnosis 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 ...

An ileostomy can be permanent or temporary. There are three major types: standard ileostomy, continent ileostomy, and ileoanal reservoir. Learn more about the types here.

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 ...

An ileostomy is a type of surgery that alters the way stool (poop) leaves the body. Learn why ileostomies are performed and what to expect before, during, and after surgery.

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 ...

After getting an ileostomy, gas tops many patients' list of worries, Holder-Murray says. Gas may be worst right after surgery and get better over time as swelling in your abdomen goes down.

With the ileostomy bag, though, my digestive contents automatically just left my body through my stoma and went into my bag. So I didn't have to worry about being near a restroom 24/7.

Alex MacInnis will be attempting the Squamish 50/50 race of more than 130 kilometers to raise funds and inspire people living ...

In an ileostomy, a surgeon connects the lower part of the small intestine to an opening in the wall of the abdomen. This procedure allows stool to exit the body without passing through damaged ...

FOR Tanya Aumeer, her ileostomy bag marks much more than having part of her bowel removed. It’s a symbol of the happiness and confidence she now feels at finally being able to lead a normal l… ...

Woman walks runway with ileostomy bag on show to prove 'bodies aren't meant to be perfect' Azmina Verjee who suffers from Crohn’s disease decided to model the bag she has to wear to collect ...

THE importance of psychiatric factors in ulcerative colitis is well recognized. Major contributions to our understanding have been made by Murray,1 , 2 Sullivan,3 4 5 Lindemann,6 Daniels7 , 8 and K ...