Complications
How to avoid leakage, skin problems and other complications.
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Symptoms 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? 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 ostomy care nurse.
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Experiencing leakage from your ostomy? 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 ostomy care nurse.
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Ileostomy leakage troubleshooter
Experiencing leakage from your ostomy? 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 ostomy care nurse.
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Experiencing leakage from your ostomy? 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 ostomy care nurse.
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Colostomy leakage troubleshooter
Experiencing leakage from your ostomy? 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 ostomy care nurse.
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Experiencing leakage from your ostomy? 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 ostomy care 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 ostomy skin care
How Ken went from having sore and patchy skin to finding the recipe for healthy skin.
Read moreKen: My tips for ostomy skin care
How Ken went from having sore and patchy skin to finding the recipe for healthy skin.
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Changes to the ostomy
Are you experiencing a change in shape or size to your ostomy?
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Are you experiencing a change in shape or size to your ostomy?
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Body change consequences
Body change consequences
The body changes naturally over time and therefore, so should your ostomy appliance - all to make sure that you have the best fit possible.
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What is ballooning?
A short explanation of ostomy ballooning and a few tips on how to tackle this problem.
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A short explanation of ostomy 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 ostomy instead of going into the pouch.
Read moreWendy: Coping with pancaking
Nobody had ever told Wendy about the phenomenon known as pancaking. This is when output is collected around the ostomy instead of going into the pouch.
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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.
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The Ostomy Check is your way of checking for some of the common issues associated with your stoma, your products and the surrounding skin.
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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.
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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
When you have an ostomy, you are often at risk of developing a hernia due to the weakness in your abdominal wall, created by the surgery. Luckily there are many things you can do to reduce the risk.
Read moreHernia: Ways to reduce the risk
When you have an ostomy, you are often at risk of developing a hernia due to the weakness in your abdominal wall, created by the surgery. Luckily there are many things you can do to reduce the risk.
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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.
Read moreDealing 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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