Question 1

any advise on wearing an urostomy?

Accepted Answer

Keep trying: Wearing a urostomy is a trial and error process until you find the appliance that works best for you. Talk to your surgeon or nursinag association to put you in touch with an enterostomal therapist  who is a nurse who specializes in stomal solutions.  Most of all keep trying until you find a solution you are happy with.

Question 2

how will a urostomy fit into my life?

Accepted Answer

Many adjust well.: The idea of a urostomy can be very difficult  to become comfortable with. There can be a sense of loss, not just of body image, but of bodily control. But most of our patients learn to adapt very well, managing the stoma & appliances with confidence. Many are happy to be free of bladder symptoms & are active in support groups. Thousands of people walk around with urostomies & we are unaware.

Question 3

how painful is a urostomy? should i be worried?

Accepted Answer

Should be painless: Consult your urologist if stoma is painful.

Question 4

what's a urostomy and does it have complications?

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UROSTOMY: There are several types of urostomies and they all have their own potential complications.

Question 5

what is the definition or description of: urostomy?

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Urostomy: External drainage system for the urinary tract in patients who have bladder removal for bladder cancer.  A segment of the patients intestine is used to divert the urine.

Question 6

how is the best way to change and clean an urostomy?

Accepted Answer

Skin protection: Usual problem is skin irritation , excoriation due to poorly fitted stomal bag, follow  instructions  ( advice )  of your ostomy care provider, protect the skin , use correct size stomal bag and prevent leak.

Question 7

what are some problems that can happen if a urostomy?

Accepted Answer

Several.: A well placed urostomy usually has few complications, but they certainly can occur. Urine on the skin can cause skin irritation & breakdown. The conduit can become infected or blocked by stones or narrowing. The connection to the kidneys can become blocked, or loss of blood supply can cause the conduit to fail. Certain metabolic problems can occur since the conduit can absorb compounds.

Question 8

is a urostomy reversal a good idea?

Accepted Answer

Urostomy: To answer your question we would need to know the indication for urostomy. Additionally in certain cases a urostomy would not be reversible especially if done for malignancy. Your question would be best answered by your treating urologist.

Question 9

what are the differences between a urostomy and a iliostomy?

Accepted Answer

Urostomy v ileostomy: A urostomy is a way to divert the flow of urine from the bladder. The most common is an ileal conduit. This is formed by connecting the ureters to  a small segment of bowel and then bringing that bowel out to the abdominal wall as a stoma. This looks much like an ileostomy because it is fashioned out of small bowel. However, it only puts out urine whereas an ileostomy puts out liquid stool.

Question 10

please help! what is the difference between a urostomy and a iliostomy?

Accepted Answer

Lots: Urostomy is for urinary diversion when the urinary bladder is removed
ileostomy is for stool/fecal diversion when the colon is removed when it is permanent or temporary if the colon needs diversion from the passage of stool on a temporary basis.

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