Ostomy Accessories Highlight: Deodorants
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For many ostomates, deodorants are a common essential in an ostomates kit. For new ostomates, many may have the concern of their ostomy system producing odours. With a properly fitted system, odours should only be noticed during pouch changes or whilst draining. For these instances, as well as the peace...
Why Hernia Belts Are an Essential Item for Ostomates
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For many ostomates, hernia support belts are a common item that provide many benefits. These items assist in the prevention and treatment of parastomal hernias and are a vital product for ostomates who wish to manage their parastomal hernia symptoms or for the purpose of prevention as well. Parastomal Hernias...
Ostomy Surgery: How It Saves Lives
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What is ostomy surgery? Ostomy surgery is when an ostomy bag collects output through an opening in the abdomen called a stoma. This is due to the inability to pass naturally through other means. There are three main types of ostomies that one might receive: Colostomy – an opening in...
How to Reduce Anxiety During Pouch Changes
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Ostomy Awareness Day is on October 7th, and we are sharing tips and tricks to commemorate the day and help raise ostomy awareness. Many ostomates find the process of pouch changes stressful. This process can be anxiety-inducing as pouch changes can result in potential leaks, messes, and smells but there...