Learning to live with a colostomy bag starts with learning about its general care. Changing and maintaining your colostomy bag gets easier with time. Share on Pinterest PapaBear/Getty Images Like any ...

An ostomy is a surgically created opening on your abdomen to drain stool. It is the end of the intestine that can be seen on the skin of your belly. There are two types of ostomies: ileostomy and ...

What is a Colostomy Bag? A colostomy bag is a pouch made of heavy-duty plastic that’s worn on your body and collects your poop. You will need to use one of these bags if you had a colostomy, a form of ...

Waste moves from your body through the stoma involuntarily and into a pouch called an ostomy bag, which collects feces. Ostomy bags are odor-free and sealed to prevent leaks, but they need to be ...