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37 articles on living with an ostomy — every one reviewed by a named, credentialed stoma care professional.
- Complications July 14, 2026
Ballooning: Managing Gas in Your Pouch
Learn what causes ballooning in ostomy pouches, how to prevent uncomfortable gas build-up, and when to seek clinical advice.
- Complications July 13, 2026
Pancaking: Why It Happens and How to Prevent It
Pancaking in ostomy pouches causes leaks and skin damage. Learn what causes it, who is at risk, and how to prevent it effectively.
- Complications July 11, 2026
Stoma Bleeding: When to Worry
Learn which types of stoma bleeding are harmless and which need urgent medical attention. Expert, brand-free guidance for colostomy, ileostomy and urostomy.
- Complications July 10, 2026
Bowel Obstruction With an Ostomy
Learn how to recognise, manage and prevent bowel obstruction with a colostomy or ileostomy, including when to seek emergency care.
- Complications July 9, 2026
Stoma Stenosis (Narrowing): Causes and Treatment
Learn about stoma stenosis — why a stoma narrows, how it is diagnosed, and the clinical options for treatment and prevention.
- Complications July 8, 2026
Stoma Retraction: What It Is and How It's Managed
Learn what stoma retraction is, why it happens, how it affects pouching, and the clinical options available for management and correction.
- Complications July 7, 2026
Stoma Prolapse: Causes and Management
A clinical guide to stoma prolapse: what causes it, how to recognise it, and how it is managed conservatively or surgically.
- Complications July 6, 2026
High-Output Stoma: Causes, Risks and Management
Learn what causes a high-output stoma, the risks of dehydration and malnutrition, and how it is managed clinically.
- Basics July 4, 2026
Bladder Cancer and Urostomy
How bladder cancer leads to urostomy, types of urinary diversion, surgery, recovery, and living well with a urostomy explained clearly.
- Basics July 3, 2026
Diverticulitis and Ostomy Surgery
Learn when diverticulitis leads to ostomy surgery, what the procedure involves, and what to expect during recovery and reversal.
- Basics July 2, 2026
Colorectal Cancer and Ostomy Surgery
Learn how colorectal cancer leads to ostomy surgery, what types are formed, and what to expect before and after your operation.
- Basics July 1, 2026
Ulcerative Colitis and Ostomy Surgery
A clinical guide to ostomy surgery for ulcerative colitis: indications, surgical options, stoma types, and life after the operation.
- Basics June 30, 2026
Crohn's Disease and Ostomy Surgery
A clinical guide to why and when Crohn's disease leads to ostomy surgery, what to expect, and life after the procedure.
- Basics June 29, 2026
The J-Pouch (Ileal Pouch–Anal Anastomosis) Explained
A clear, clinical guide to the J-pouch (IPAA) procedure — how it works, who it suits, surgery stages, and long-term outcomes.
- Basics June 27, 2026
Continent Urinary Diversion Explained
A clear clinical guide to continent urinary diversion: types, surgery, pouch care, risks, and what to expect during recovery.
- Basics June 26, 2026
The Ostomy Surgery Recovery Timeline
A week-by-week guide to recovering from ostomy surgery, covering hospital stay, wound healing, activity, diet and long-term adjustment.
- Basics June 25, 2026
What to Expect After Ostomy Surgery
A clear, clinical guide to recovery after ostomy surgery — covering the first days in hospital, stoma changes, diet, and returning to daily life.
- Basics June 23, 2026
Loop vs End Stoma
Learn the clinical differences between loop and end stomas, how each is formed, and what they mean for daily ostomy care and reversal.
- Basics June 22, 2026
Temporary vs Permanent Ostomy
Understand the clinical difference between temporary and permanent ostomies, what makes reversal possible, and what to expect from each type.
- Basics June 20, 2026
The Types of Ostomy Explained
A clear, clinical guide to colostomy, ileostomy and urostomy — how each type works, why it is formed, and what to expect in daily life.
- Basics June 19, 2026
Stoma vs Ostomy: What's the Difference?
Stoma and ostomy are often used interchangeably, but they mean slightly different things. Learn the precise clinical distinction in plain English.
- Basics June 19, 2026
What Is a Stoma?
A clear, clinical guide to what a stoma is, why one is created, the different types, and what to expect from life with an ostomy.
- Products Guides May 25, 2026
Ostomy bag covers
The best ostomy bag covers compared: comfort, odour control, discretion, designs and value. What pouch covers do, who they help, and how to choose one.
- Living With Ostomy May 23, 2026
Living with an ostomy
A practical guide to everyday life with an ostomy: work, clothing, intimacy, sleep, showering, swimming, confidence and emotional adjustment.
- Diet Nutrition May 23, 2026
Ostomy diet & nutrition
A practical, evidence-based guide to eating well with an ostomy: what to eat, foods that cause gas, odour or blockages, hydration, and tips for the first weeks.
- Complications May 23, 2026
Parastomal hernia
What a parastomal hernia is, why it happens, the warning signs, how to prevent it, and the support-belt, lifestyle and surgical options for managing one.
- Skin Care May 23, 2026
Peristomal skin care
How to keep the skin around your stoma healthy: preventing irritation and leaks, treating sore skin, choosing the right barrier, and when to seek help.
- Travel Exercise May 23, 2026
Travel & exercise with an ostomy
Practical advice for travelling, flying and exercising with an ostomy: packing supplies, airport security, hydration, sport, swimming and support belts.
- Products Guides May 18, 2026
Stoma protectors
The best stoma protectors and guards compared: shields that protect the stoma from bumps, seatbelts and sport. How they work and how to choose the right guard.
- Products Guides May 18, 2026
Ostomy swimwear
The best ostomy swimwear compared: swimsuits, tankinis, bikinis and swim trunks with secure pouch pockets. How they work, what to look for, and how to choose.
- Products Guides May 18, 2026
Ostomy underwear
The best ostomy underwear compared: high-waisted panties, support boxers and briefs for men and women. What to look for and how to choose the right pair.
- Products Guides May 18, 2026
Ostomy wraps
The best ostomy wraps compared: support wraps, intimacy wraps and pouch covers. What they do, the different types, and how to choose the right wrap for you.
- Products Guides May 15, 2026
Ostomy belts
The best ostomy belts compared: support, leak protection, hernia help, discretion and value. How they work, when they help, and how to choose the right one.
- Products Guides May 15, 2026
Ostomy pouching systems
An evidence-based guide to ostomy pouching systems: one-piece vs two-piece, drainable vs closed, flat vs convex, plus accessories and troubleshooting.
- Basics May 15, 2026
What is a colostomy?
A clear, evidence-based explanation of what a colostomy is, the different types, why surgeons create one, and what to expect during recovery and daily life.
- Basics May 15, 2026
What is a urostomy?
An evidence-based guide to what a urostomy is, why it is created, the most common type (ileal conduit), and what daily life looks like after one.
- Basics May 15, 2026
What is an ileostomy?
An evidence-based guide to what an ileostomy is, why it is created, how it differs from a colostomy, and what to expect during recovery and daily life.