Complications

Symptoms of leakage

How to spot leakage and how it is different from mechanical irritation and other complications.

Symptoms of leakage

How to spot leakage and how it is different from mechanical irritation and other complications.

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 stoma care nurse.

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 stoma care nurse.

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 stoma care nurse.

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 stoma care nurse.

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 stoma care nurse.

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 stoma care nurse.

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.

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.

Ken: My tips for ostomy skin care

How Ken went from having sore and patchy skin to finding the recipe for healthy skin.

Ken: My tips for ostomy skin care

How Ken went from having sore and patchy skin to finding the recipe for healthy skin.

Changes to your stoma

Are you experiencing a change in shape or size to your stoma?

Changes to your stoma

Are you experiencing a change in shape or size to your stoma?

What is ballooning?

A short explanation of ostomy ballooning and a few tips on how to tackle this problem.

What is ballooning?

A short explanation of ostomy ballooning and a few tips on how to tackle this problem.

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 dropping down into the pouch.

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 dropping down into the pouch.

Ostomy Check

The Ostomy Check is your way of checking for some of the common issues associated with your stoma, your products and the surrounding skin.

Ostomy Check

The Ostomy Check is your way of checking for some of the common issues associated with your stoma, your products and the surrounding skin.

What is 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.

What is 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.

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.

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.