A colostomy bag is used to collect poop through an opening in your belly called a stoma. Know more about colostomy bags, their types, and how to care for them.

An ostomy bag is an umbrella term for the bags that collect waste from surgical openings in your intestines or bladder. A colostomy bag is one type used to collect stool from the large intestine.

Today’s ostomy bags come in a variety of shapes, sizes, colors, and materials to suit the wearer’s lifestyle. The stoma and the surrounding skin (peristomal skin) will require special care.

Having a colostomy bag can be life-changing. One woman who is living with a colostomy bag opens up about the realities of living with one, from love to work.

Ostomy bag change. You’ll probably change the bag completely (which is different than emptying it) every 3-4 days, or about twice a week. But some bags may be designed for one-day use only.

An ostomy bag collects body waste from a stoma. Here's how it works, the types available, how to choose one, and how to manage common issues.

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Ostomy bags are odor-resistant and heavy-duty to prevent leaks, but they need to be changed regularly. Here’s a primer on how to change your ostomy pouch properly.

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