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Exercise is necessary to maintain healthy lifestyle and avoid weight gain. But for someone with an ostomy, it also helps to prevent developing parastomal hernias. One of the greatest benefits of exercise is the ‘feel good’ factor. It will not only boost your confidence but also the ability to cope with your stoma and quality of life.

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Posted in Ostomy Tips

It takes time to get used to an ostomy. After the recovery period you will be able to resume your social life, work, physical activities and other day to day activities. Extra care for ostomy will always be there in your mind. For these reasons there are several products available that can assist you in everyday life.

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Posted in Ostomy Accessories

Dressings are used to secure a wound and prevent it from further infection. They are meant to stay in direct contact with a wound. Wound care dressings are different than bandage as bandage holds dressing in place.

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Posted in Wound Dressings

The main use of catheter is to remove fluids from bladder. They are specifically used when the patients cannot urinate by themselves. Catheters are generally used if there is injury to bladder or urethra and for people suffering from urinary incontinence. The use of catheter is not limited to these symptoms.

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Posted in Catheter Guides

A vaginal pessary is an effective and removable device designed to manage pelvic organ prolapse without surgery. It is also used to treat stress urinary incontinence, retroverted uterus, cystocele and rectocele. To find the best that feels right, you may have to experiment with different pessary sizes and shapes available. Your doctor will guide you how to reinsert, remove and clean the pessary on a regular schedule.

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Posted in Pessaries

Urostomy is a surgical opening in abdominal region to redirect urine from the bladder. The small opening made for the purpose is called a stoma. Urostomy is usually performed after accident, disease or a birth issue leading to bladder damage. A urostomy pouch is then temporarily attached to the stoma that has to be worn outside and changed when filled up.

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Understanding and applying the simple tape is not rocket science. However when we talk about using a medical tape, we do need some kind of information for its proper usage and application. We have to apply medical tape directly on the skin and that’s what brings up the concern.

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Posted in Tapes