Gastrointestinal Health Blog
A Guide to Inflammatory Bowel Disease Treatment
People who suffer from inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) have a chronic illness often managed with a combination of medications, lifestyle changes, and surgeries. Unfortunately, there is no “one cure” for Crohn’s or ulcerative colitis, but specific treatments can help patients maintain their quality of life. Prescriptions There are many classes of drugs that can treat…
Traveling With An Ostomy
Is there anything better than going on vacation? Honestly, there is something magical about getting away to a far away place around the world and exploring something new for the first time. Not to mention, it is nice to have a break in the normal routines of everyday life. I for one have not been…
What Is Giardiasis?
A giardiasis is a form of gastroenteritis, which is also known as gastro. This condition begins because of a parasite known as Giardia duodenalis. While Giardia is found everywhere in the world, it is more prevalent in counties with poor sanitation. Although giardiasis can affect people of any age group, it is more prevalent in infants,…
Taking Care Of Your Stoma Is Not That Hard – Keep It Clean
If you have had a stoma for any serious amount of time, then you know how important it is to keep it clean. A lot of people underestimate the power of giving your stoma a nice clean up job during each ostomy pouch change. While it is true that a lot of people can run…
The Ostomy Products That You Should Be Using
If you have had an ostomy for any serious amount of time, then you know just how vast the ostomy supplies market is. I mean, there are so many products out there that are made for ostomy that it can be hard to figure out the types of products that are right for you or…
Shopping Online For Ostomy Products
So my life has been filled with misfortune from pretty much the day I was born. And to make matters worse, I was forced to get a life-changing surgery that was necessary in order to save my life about 6 months ago. Honestly, I was just about ready to let myself die and let my…
Cleaning and caring for the Peristomal Skin
Keeping the peristomal skin clean is an important matter and should be handled with care. It is important to keep a watchful eye on the skin after having an ostomy. It is fairly uncommon to have any issues, but it’s important to know what to look for in the chance that issues arise. Keeping the…
Irrigation And Your Colostomy Stoma – How It Works
What is a Stoma? A stoma is an open hollow organ in the body that is designed to receive a specific purpose. Stomas that resemble the gut, nose, mouth, and rectum, for example, are common designs. Any hollow internal organ may be shaped into an artificial stone if needed. This comprises the stomach, esophagus, duodenum,…
Tips for Ostomates
If you’re an ostomate, you’ve probably realized there’s a big learning curve to this, and if you’re dealing with the condition that you have, it can be a bit of a challenge for some people. Luckily though, we have tips and tricks that you can use to help you get the most out of your…
Car Porter With Ostomy
When I was young, I had a passion for cars. My father worked on them almost every weekend. I liked to help him from time to time, changing breaks and oil on the cars he had. One of my first real jobs was as a car porter as the local dealers by our house. When…
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