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Postoperative Care for Ostomy Patients at Home

Postoperative Care for Ostomy Patients at Home

Dietary Considerations Drink plenty of water and other beverages to maintain hydration. Consume foods and drinks rich in vitamins to help raise the pH of urine and reduce the risk...

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Causes of Ostomy Bag Leakage: What Are They?

Causes of Ostomy Bag Leakage: What Are They?

Causes of Ostomy Bag Leakage Improper Central Hole Cutting Leads to "Leakage" When changing the ostomy bag baseplate, factors such as cutting the central hole too large, not matching the...

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What Should You Pay Attention to During the Initial Stage of Ostomy Surgery?

What Should You Pay Attention to During the Initial Stage of Ostomy Surgery?

"After ostomy surgery, facing this 'uninvited guest' called 'ostomy,' both family members and new ostomy friends often feel overwhelmed and helpless. They are unfamiliar with how to wear the ostomy...

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Why Do Ostomy Bags Frequently Leak?

Why Do Ostomy Bags Frequently Leak?

Many ostomy patients have experienced the issue of "leakage." Leakage not only leads to redness, itching, and skin breakdown around the stoma but also causes anxiety, discomfort, increased caregiving challenges,...

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How to Alleviate Odor Issues with an Ostomy Bag

How to Alleviate Odor Issues with an Ostomy Bag

When using an ostomy bag, odor issues from the discharge can be embarrassing or distressing for patients. However, there are several ways to alleviate or manage this problem, improving quality...

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How to Deal with an Ostomy Bag Blockage Caused by Food Residue

How to Deal with an Ostomy Bag Blockage Caused by Food Residue

An ostomy bag is a necessary assistive device for many patients, but sometimes, food residue can block the ostomy bag, causing discomfort and distress. In this article, we will discuss...

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How to Choose Between One-Piece and Two-Piece Ostomy Bags

How to Choose Between One-Piece and Two-Piece Ostomy Bags

Ostomy bags are vital for individuals with urinary or gastrointestinal stomas, facilitating the elimination of urine or feces. The selection of the appropriate type of ostomy bag is crucial for...

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Why the Skin Around a Stoma Becomes Itchy and Painful?

Why the Skin Around a Stoma Becomes Itchy and Painful?

Patients with ostomies often encounter issues with itchiness and pain in the skin around their stoma, which not only affect their comfort but can also lead to complications. In this...

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Choosing the Right Stoma Bag: Key to Comfort and Confidence

Choosing the Right Stoma Bag: Key to Comfort and Confidence

For patients with colon or urinary issues who have undergone stoma surgery, selecting the appropriate stoma bag is of utmost importance. Stoma bags not only affect a patient's comfort but...

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Colostomy Care: Essential Hygiene Habits You Shouldn't Overlook

Colostomy Care: Essential Hygiene Habits You Shouldn't Overlook

A colostomy is a medical procedure that connects the colon to the abdominal wall, typically for excretion purposes. For patients undergoing this procedure, proper care and hygiene habits are crucial....

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