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 ...

It is normal to feel worried about how you will look if you need to have a colostomy or ileostomy. You may also worry about how other people react. While you are in hospital the stoma nurse will teach ...