Complications
How to avoid leakage, skin problems and other complications.
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Signs of leakage
How to spot leakage and how it is different from mechanical irritation and other complications.
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How to spot leakage and how it is different from mechanical irritation and other complications.
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Urostomy leakage troubleshooter
Experiencing leakage from your ostomy appliance? Ask these questions in order to figure out what may be causing the leakage - and what may be the solution. And if that doesn’t work, never hesitate to consult your Stomal Therapy Nurse.
Read moreUrostomy leakage troubleshooter
Experiencing leakage from your ostomy appliance? Ask these questions in order to figure out what may be causing the leakage - and what may be the solution. And if that doesn’t work, never hesitate to consult your Stomal Therapy Nurse.
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Ileostomy leakage troubleshooter
Experiencing leakage from your ostomy appliance? Ask these questions in order to figure out what may be causing the leakage - and what may be the solution. And if that doesn't work, never hesitate to consult your Stomal Therapy Nurse.
Read moreIleostomy leakage troubleshooter
Experiencing leakage from your ostomy appliance? Ask these questions in order to figure out what may be causing the leakage - and what may be the solution. And if that doesn't work, never hesitate to consult your Stomal Therapy Nurse.
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Colostomy leakage troubleshooter
Experiencing leakage from your ostomy appliance? Ask these questions in order to figure out what may be causing the leakage - and what may be the solution. And if that doesn’t work, never hesitate to consult your Stomal Therapy Nurse.
Read moreColostomy leakage troubleshooter
Experiencing leakage from your ostomy appliance? Ask these questions in order to figure out what may be causing the leakage - and what may be the solution. And if that doesn’t work, never hesitate to consult your Stomal Therapy Nurse.
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Common skin problems
A short list of the most commonly occurring skin problems. Remember, with proper treatment and care, most skin problems can be solved before they develop into something more serious.
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A short list of the most commonly occurring skin problems. Remember, with proper treatment and care, most skin problems can be solved before they develop into something more serious.
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Ken: My tips for skin care around the stoma
How Ken went from having sore and patchy skin to finding the recipe for healthy skin.
Read moreKen: My tips for skin care around the stoma
How Ken went from having sore and patchy skin to finding the recipe for healthy skin.
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Changes to the stoma
Are you experiencing a change in shape or size to your stoma?
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Are you experiencing a change in shape or size to your stoma?
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What is ballooning?
A short explanation of ostomy bag ballooning and a few tips on how to tackle this problem.
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A short explanation of ostomy bag ballooning and a few tips on how to tackle this problem.
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Wendy: Coping with pancaking
Nobody had ever told Wendy about the phenomenon known as pancaking. This is when output is collected around the stoma instead of going into the pouch.
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Nobody had ever told Wendy about the phenomenon known as pancaking. This is when output is collected around the stoma instead of going into the pouch.
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Dealing with bulges
Understanding how a bulge can form after the ostomy surgery and what to do when it appears allows you to react on time.
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Understanding how a bulge can form after the ostomy surgery and what to do when it appears allows you to react on time.
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Do you think you have a hernia?
If you have noticed a lump or a bulge around your ostomy, it indicates that you have developed a hernia. You should not be scared about it, but you should definitely take action.
Read moreDo you think you have a hernia?
If you have noticed a lump or a bulge around your ostomy, it indicates that you have developed a hernia. You should not be scared about it, but you should definitely take action.
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Hernia: Ways to reduce the risk
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