A healthy 39-year-old Manchester resident, who thought his constant bloating and diarrhoea were due to food intolerance, was ...

A stoma is often placed on the right side of the belly button (navel). But if you are left-handed, it can be positioned on your left side. It is usually placed to suit your needs. If you are having a ...

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Medicare Part B covers ostomy supplies you may need if you’ve had an ileostomy, colostomy, or urinary ostomy. In addition, if you’ve opted to enroll in a Medicare Advantage (Part C ...

The urine is collected in a bag worn outside the body ... Many barriers allow you to cut a hole with scissors to match your stoma's size and shape. An ostomy belt or tape can be used to keep the bag ...

If you have a stoma, you might have more output than normal ... This treatment can affect your kidneys. Protein in your pee (urine) is an early sign. Your nurse will check your urine for protein ...

Or you can wear a waterproof dressing. Your stoma nurse can tell you about this. There is no reason why you shouldn't drink alcohol. But bear in mind that the more liquid you drink, the more urine you ...