An ostomy is a surgical procedure creating an opening, or "stoma," on the abdomen to allow waste to exit the body. This may ...

Daisy is under the care of Birmingham Children's Hospital and will be part of an event to raise awareness of young people who ...

A bag is then placed over the stoma to collect liquid and waste ... with people who also have to learn to cope with life-changing conditions," adds Michelle, who says that is a useful skill ...

The skin around the stoma needs proper care so I use special soft wipes to clean it. Because I exercise and swim regularly, I ...

They use a pen to mark where a stoma might be created. For the first few days after your operation the stoma nurse will help you look after and clean the stoma, and change the bags. This is called ...

An ostomy pouch is the bag that collects the stool draining from your ostomy. Skin barrier. The skin barrier is the part of the ostomy pouch that sticks to your skin and protects it. Empty your pouch ...

Ms Jester wants to change that and plans another show where young patients who have stomas can model clothing specially made for them or wear outfits where they can proudly display stoma bags.