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Colostomy
A colostomy is a surgically created outlet of your colon to the skin. It is sometimes referred to as a 'bag' since a bag is placed over the colostomy to catch the stool that exits it.
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Is a colostomy painful?
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How is colostomy treated?
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What is a reversal colostomy?
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What is a transverse colostomy?
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A 33-year old asked:
How is a colostomy usually done?
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A 32-year old asked:
Could colostomy bags be temporary?
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A 46-year old asked:
For how long does a colostomy last?
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Why would a colostomy be performed?
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What should I expect after a colostomy?
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A 36-year old asked:
How difficult is it to recover from colostomy?
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A 42-year old asked:
What to do if I have a problem with my colostomy?
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A 42-year old asked:
When should I change my colostomy pouch? How often?
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A 28-year old male asked:
What is the definition or description of: colostomy?
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A 37-year old male asked:
What type food should eaten after colostomy closure?
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A 23-year old asked:
Will colostomy significantly change my lifestyle forever?
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A 21-year old asked:
Am I likely to need a colostomy? If so, might it be permanent?
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A 33-year old asked:
If I have a permanent colostomy, is there any possibility to reconnect?
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A 31-year old asked:
How long will it take for me to be back to normal after my colostomy is reversed?
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A 45-year old female asked:
Why when you have a really a colostomy B be your food goes right to the bag immediately?
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A 63-year old male asked:
He is 63 years old and is eating only a third of his regular appetite after colostomy takedown a week ago. Is this normal?
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A 47-year old asked:
How should I change a colostomy bag?
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A 35-year old asked:
Where can I get colostomy support girdle?
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A 25-year old asked:
How should I care for a colostomy patient?
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A 31-year old asked:
Can you tell me what colostomy irrigation is?
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A 44-year old asked:
Why does it hurt to have a bm with a colostomy?
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A 35-year old asked:
Who is a good candidate for colostomy irrigation?
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A 35-year old female asked:
Do charcoal pills help with odor with a colostomy?
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A 32-year old asked:
How can I enjoy sex if I have a stoma or colostomy?
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A 40-year old asked:
Why is an ileostomy more difficult than a colostomy?
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Can you give me more info on an ileostomy/colostomy?
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