Medically reviewed by Sonal Kumar, MD Key Takeaways Call your doctor if your stoma turns pale, dry, or changes colors, like dark red or purple.Go to the emergency room if your stoma has extreme color ...

Proper care for a continent ileostomy (CI) prevents complications such as infection and helps people maintain comfort before and after the procedure. Caring for a CI involves regular drainage, ...

An ostomy bag is an umbrella term for the types of bags that collect waste from surgical openings in your intestines or bladder. A colostomy bag is a type of ostomy bag used to collect stool. Share on ...