800.765.8775
Contact Us:
Español
We're Hiring!

Tag Archive: peristomal complications

When to Contact Your Doctor

When to Contact Your Doctor with Stoma Complications or Peristomal Skin Issues

It’s important to know what your healthy stoma and peristomal skin look like. There are some symptoms to watch for. Find a list for each in this article.

Laura Cox, LPC
Stomal Complications

Troubleshooting Common Stomal Complications Webinar: Video

Here is a video For anyone who missed our recent “Troubleshooting Common Stomal Complications ” webinar, presented by Joy Hooper, RN, BSN, CWOCN, OMS, WCC.

Aimee Sharp


Serving Medicare Ostomates Nationwide
Ostomy Resources
Now that summer is here, may I swim in a pool? If so, will my ostomy bag be affected by chlorine in the water?
CarolAnne
Hi! You may swim in a pool!
 
If your ostomy flange has a waterproof barrier you can go in the pool without any additional products. If your ostomy flange does not have a waterproof barrier...