STOMA INTRODUCTION
A stoma is a surgically made opening in the abdominal wall, the intestine meets this opening and waste is then excreted into an ostomy appliance. Your reason for having a stoma can be due to an accident or illness and can be permanent or temporary. You may have a stoma for just a month or it may be two or three years.
A temporary stoma is often a loop or double barrel stoma which has two openings and any output will emerge from the larger one. A permanent stoma is constructed if it is unlikely that the portions of the digestive segments can be rejoined. Permanent stomas are usually end stomas (not loop) and only have one opening.
Fittleworth has been delivering stoma goods to customer's homes for over 26 years and in that time we have gained many hints and tips for dealing with some common problems.
To find out more please click on the following links:
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A stoma is a surgically created opening that connects a tube like vessel to the outside. It comes from the Greek word meaning mouth or opening. There are many types of stoma, but we will only concentrate on those for the bowel and urinary system.
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There are all sorts of issues that arise whern you have a stoma. Our leaflet details some of the more common problems which may occur and suggest some herlpful tips for things you can do to combat or even prevent them.
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There is a huge variety of stoma products available in the UK, a choice so wide it can be confusing in itself. This situation is complicated by the fact that the same type of product may be referred to in different ways. We will guide you through the terminology of stoma appliances, so that you will know a one-piece from a two-piece, what a flange is and why you might hear it called a skin barrier.
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Try to change your pouch when your stoma is less active. It may take some time to get to know or recognise a pattern but it may help to make changing quicker and easier.  Applying a pouch may be easier if the flange is warmed slightly, holding it between your hands for a short while will bring it to body temperature.
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Giving dietary advice is always difficult. What you can and cannot eat is very individual and foods that disagree with one person seem to have no effect on others.
Our leaflet has been designed to give some helpful hints and tips, to read more, please click on the following link.
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Bathing
If you bathe with a pouch, do not try to remove it immediately afterwards as this can lead to sore skin. The adhesive is stronger when wet and becomes harder to remove.
You can bathe or shower without an appliance if you wish. A good soak in the bath will give the skin around the stoma a chance to rest. Be aware that your stoma might function while you are bathing or showering, especially if you are an ileostomist.
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The need to use appliances for your stoma and continence needs should not stop you from travelling. However, for a problem-free trip, it is necessary to give some extra thought to ensure you are ready for any problems that may arise.
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