Ischemic colitis (IC) is one of those conditions that doesn’t make headlines but causes big trouble in the gut. It happens when the blood flow to part of the colon slows down or gets blocked ...

Ischemic colitis can be mild and temporary, but in some cases, it may progress and cause severe complications. Without prompt treatment, mesenteric ischemia can progress quickly and may cause ...

A woman is documenting her experiencing living with a stoma bag – including shopping for a wedding dress – because she wants to "normalise it and break the stigma".

Results of multivariable analyses revealed that age at GCA diagnosis was a strong independent predictor of cranial ischemic complications. Specifically, patients aged at least 80 years were associated ...

How to Care for Your Stoma. You'll change it a few times a day. Try to do that when the pouch is only a third full to prevent leaks, which can irritate your skin.

After ischemic stroke, receptor-interacting protein kinase 1 (RIPK1) is phosphorylated and activated in the affected neurons. Of note, the kinase activity of RIPK1, which is specifically inhibited by ...

Hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) is a condition that happens when there is a loss of oxygen and/or reduced blood flow to the brain. It most commonly happens in the womb, or around the time of ...

Your stoma is having significant changes in size—more than half an inch—in the course of a day. The stoma is no longer beefy red or pink but pale in appearance. The stoma is no longer moist in ...

Publisher: Discover STM Publishing Ltd. In this case report, we present a 62-year-old male with a malignant rectal tumor who experienced spontaneous closure of a stoma. Laparotomy adhesiolysis ...

Joseph “Joe” Stoma, 99, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 30, 2024 in his home. Joe, the baby of 10, was born to Habib and Katoun Stoma on July 6, 1925, in Zwolle, La. Upon graduating ...

Prolapsed stoma is when a piece of your intestine pushes out through the stoma, or opening, in your belly. It’s a possible complication of colostomy or ileostomy surgery. A prolapsed stoma may ...

You will need to have easy access to a toilet. If you are not sure about this, ask your stoma nurse for advice. Sports and hobbies. The stoma won't stop you enjoying your favourite pastimes. All sorts ...