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Urostomy - How to Help Treat Urinary Crystals
Jul 26th 2016
What is a Urostomy?
A urostomy is an opening in the stomach or abdominal wall that has been made so urine can be re-directed away from the bladder. The small opening is called a stoma, which will look like a colostomy or ileostomy stoma. This proced
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How to Use Convatec Cohesive Eakin Seals
Jun 23rd 2016
Convatec Eakin Cohesive Seals are designed to be worn around the stoma. The material is alcohol-free which means it won't sting when worn against damaged skin. The most common complaints people with an ostomy have is stomal skin problems and leaks. E
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Convex Ostomy Wafers, Do I Need Them?
May 24th 2016
What is a Stoma?
Stoma surgery results in a small opening on the surface of the abdomen being surgically created in order to alter the flow of feces and/or urine, often called, "stoma output". A stoma looks a lot like a small spout and becaus
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Ostomy: Diet Tips for Ileostomy and Colostomy
Apr 13th 2016
What is a Colostomy?
A colostomy is when a portion of the large intestine is by-passed or removed. The remaining functioning large intestine is brought through the abdominal wall which creates a stoma. People with a colostomy often use closed pouch s
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What Are Odor Solutions for Ostomy?
Mar 25th 2016
Many people who have an ostomy are concerned about odors. They worry that people will be able to smell their ostomy pouch and it can make them feel self-conscience. I have spoken to people who feel so self-aware when it comes to their ostomy that the
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Hollister CeraPlus Skin Barrier: Peristomal Skin Care
Feb 26th 2016
There are a lot of ostomy barriers on the market. There are many companies who say they make the best barriers. I have never felt that there was a significant difference between a lot of the barriers until I started reading about Holliste
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Ostomy Care: Video Review of Hollister Adapt Barrier Rings
Jan 26th 2016
Have you ever looked at ostomy supplies and didn't know how to use them? Sometimes reading the little inserts inside the boxes isn't enough. What if you don't know anyone with an ostomy or your nurse isn't available to answer every question? YouTube
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Ostomy Supplies: Adhesives and Removers
Nov 9th 2015
Having an ostomy means having and using an ostomy pouch. The ostomy pouch and wafer use adhesives to adhere or stick to the body. A secure seal is important for many reasons. The ostomy system fitting securely and remaining in place
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