Loop ileostomy is a reversible type of ileostomy that diverts the contents of the intestines to allow certain parts of the body to heal due to complications or after medical procedures. A surgeon will ...

The ileostomy bag collects the digestive waste of people who have undergone an ileostomy. Proper skin care and regular bag emptying are essential to prevent complications. An ileostomy is a relatively ...

Although it changes everyday life in terms of how you deal with urine and stool, that's not the only shift. Sex and intimacy with an ostomy bag can come with challenges. "In this situation, you can ...

Ostomy, colostomy and ileostomy and the images they convey, produce dread in many people who know very little about them. When the physician first mentions an ostomy, most patients have negative ...