colostomy bag care

  Colostomy Bag Care

A patient is usually advised to go in for surgery, in the case of colon cancer rectal cancer, abnormality at birth, trauma, or Crohn’s disease. A colostomy surgery is also commonly called a bowel diversion surgery. This is one such procedure, that can either be a temporary or a reversible condition, or a permanent and irreversible condition. An ostomy is the best possible measure that is opted for, as the unease of the patient is so critically grave that a surgery is the best solution. After a colostomy, patients are usually advised to don a colostomy bag for waste collection and are fitted with the same.

An ostomy pouch is a bag or a pouching system that is being used on patients for the collection of waste. This is used when a patient’s body is unable to secrete waste because of a disease. A colostomy bag is a pouching appliance and its care is of extreme importance. Colostomy bag care is very necessary. This bag is one such appliance that is used to collect body waste and once emptied, one must ensure to rinse and clean it thoroughly. This can be either be done with cool or warm water, using an alcohol-free soap, and a disinfectant.

An ileostomy is an ostomy that is performed on an individual, as the individual’s body is unable to secrete waste through either the anus or the rectum. This is found patients who suffer from diseases like cancer, Crohn’s disease, an irritable bowel syndrome or trauma, where the intestines are unable to function properly. This is when an ostomy is advised. Post-surgery, if you are in a fix about what appliance is most appropriate for you, let us tell you that it varies. The best appliance will be advised depending on the surgery. In most cases a pouch that resembles a bag or an ostomy bag, is used for the collection of waste.

An ileostomy bag or pouch is prescribed for patients who have undergone an ileostomy. This bag can be hidden using appropriate clothing. The pouching system is available in varied materials with the prices ranging from Rs.400 to Rs.7000. It is available in stores and can be ordered online as well. The bag can also be made to order with said requirements adhered to. All of this is done in such a way and manner where the patient faces no discomfort upon usage. The bag or pouch should be washed, rinsed, and cleaned often or at regular intervals, thus not allowing infection to attack the patient and keeping it at bay.

There are three types of ostomy, and it is important for appropriate stoma care to be taken post an ostomy. The stoma resembles the inside of a mouth and is usually pink and moist. It is not unusual for a stoma to be swollen post-surgery. This is normal and the swelling will reduce over a period of 6 to 8 weeks. As the stoma has no nerves, sensation upon touch is absent. Stomas vary in shape and size, from person to person and are never similar. Always keep the stoma clean, dry and disinfected.

What is a stoma or how does one then go about taking care of the stoma. The stoma is a hole created during surgery, which helps divert faeces, urine or both into a pouching system or a bag, that is placed on the outside. The stoma resembles a bud. Stoma care involves the stoma to be rinsed and cleaned thoroughly daily. This should be done using warm water, wipes, wet and dry, and a mild soap. The utmost care and hygiene is required to be maintained. The bag is then attached onto the stoma for the collection of body or intestinal waste.   

colostomy surgery, is also referred to as bowel diversion surgery. What we should be aware of is that this is either a permanent or temporary procedure. The severity of the disease plays a pivotal role. Patients suffering from cancer, Crohn’s disease commonly called Inflammatory Bowel Disease, trauma, or abnormality at birth are advised a colostomy. This is used as the final option, when medication is unable to provide the patient with relief from intolerable pain. Surgery is the solution. Often, the patient is freed from pain with no discomfort. A pouching system should then be used for the collection of waste.   

Depending on the nature of the ostomy or colostomy, the patient is advised the use of a bag or pouch. What may be the price, then becomes our worry factor. In case you want to know what a colostomy bag price in India will be? Let us tell you that the cost does vary and like all other products, the bags and pouches are available and range from as low as Rs.500 to as high as Rs.7000, depending on the surgery and the kind of appliance it needs. You can either buy them from a store or order them online. Some are made to order as well So, put all your fears to rest as having an ostomy is not the end of the world.

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