Archive for November, 2009
Ileostomy Diet
by admin in November 2nd, 2009
Topics: Diet
Ileostomy Diet Considerations
Individuals with an ileostomy should generally be able to maintain a regular balanced providing all the vitamins, minerals, and calories for a healthy diet after surgery. In some cases, stool consistency may become an issue being more liquid than solid leading to higher stool output and faster dehydration. In these cases, doctors may [...]
Skin Protection
by admin in November 4th, 2009
Topics: General Information
Output from and ileostomy can be very irritating to the skin surrounding the stoma. Without proper attention, the skin can become permanently damaged. Skin around the stoma should look and feel the same as the rest of the abdomen. Following are some tips that may help to minimize skin irritation.
The skin barrier [...]
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