Question 1

could colostomy bags be temporary?

Accepted Answer

Yes: In the presence of a permanent colostomy, especially if the colostomy is in the distal bowel, daily irrigations and wearing a gauze pad can replace the need for a bag.  A colostomy nurse can train to irrigate.  After a while the stoma will not function unless irrigation is employed.

Question 2

why would  a colostomy be performed?

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See below: There are many factors to consider. Usually a colostomy is performed because of an inability to safely reconnect the colon together. It could be due to disease, infection, cancer, radiation, poor tissues or ill health. If the colon leaked internally at a weak connection, then a serious and potentially life threatening infection can occur. The surgeon has many considerations to make at surgery.

Question 3

what should i expect after a colostomy?

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Life goes on: Is it permanent? If so, you will need to make adjustments and expect some inconveniences.  You will be able to do mostly anything.  Work closely with a ostomy nurse from the start.  Support groups are helpful with good tips.

Question 4

how should i change a colostomy bag?

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Colostomy bag: http://www.wocn.org/
this is a website and an excellent place to start to find all kinds of great information regarding this question. I think you should be able to find an ostomy nurse who is best qualified to help with your needs. Good luck.

Question 5

where can i get colostomy support girdle?

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Yes: possible to have custom made truss like device if you can find one who will make it for you Such services are extinct . Current appliances are better made , easy to use ,  for colostomy are very effective will not emit odor , will not fall out  .

Question 6

how should i care for a colostomy patient?

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Speak to the doc: I would recommend speaking your physician about what to expect in caring for someone with a colostomy.

Question 7

can you tell me what colostomy irrigation is?

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What it sounds like: Basically an enema of a colostomy (usually left sided, descending or sigmoid colon- solid stool present).  Get info  and training from your ostomy nurse.

Question 8

why does it hurt to have a bm with a colostomy?

Accepted Answer

It shouldn't: The colon itself has no pain receptors.  You may have pain from relative obstruction to stool if t opening in the abdominal wall is narrow or scar tissue from surgery.  A hernia at the Soma (carisoprodol) ite is another possible cause.

Question 9

who is a good candidate for colostomy irrigation?

Accepted Answer

Slow transit: Only for patients with a very slow GI transit ( days of constirpation).

Question 10

do charcoal pills help with odor with a colostomy?

Accepted Answer

Yes, and : You might also try bismuth subgallate and parsley.  These are tricks that my stoma therapist tells her patients.

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