It’s typical to notice some digestive fluid or mucus in your colostomy bag. The color and consistency of these fluids can vary, depending on factors like your diet. But it could also be a symptom of a ...

In most cases, a colostomy bag that fits well shouldn’t cause a detectable smell. If you do notice a smell, there could be a few treatable causes. A stoma is an opening made through your abdominal ...

Doctors may recommend a colostomy if the bowel becomes diseased or damaged. This procedure involves cutting into the abdominal wall to drain stool from the colon. Any surgery ending in “ostomy” ...

What is a Colostomy Bag? A colostomy bag is a pouch made of heavy-duty plastic that’s worn on your body and collects your poop. You will need to use one of these bags if you had a colostomy, a form of ...

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A colostomy is where your surgeon opens the end of your large bowel (colon) onto the surface of your tummy (abdomen). You normally have a permanent colostomy for anal cancer. This means you have it ...