ileostomy bag

ileostomy Bag An ileostomy bag is an artificial pouching system used for the collection of waste. This bag is usually made to order keeping in mind the patient’s requirements. Individuals who have undergone an ileostomy are prescribed this pouching system. The patient has to wear a pouch, irrespective of the surgery or Ileostomy being a temporary, or permanent procedure. The only difference being the time frame. The bag or pouch is securely fit onto the stoma such that no pain is experienced by the patient. Stoma is the surgically created hole on an individual’s abdomen, made to collect body waste. The bag can be hidden with the use of the clever clothing, and usually goes unnoticed. What then is an ileostomy, and what does this procedure entail? An ileostomy is an ostomy where a hole is created surgically on the stomach of the patient, the lowest part of the ileum or the small intestine is brought in to form a stoma. This hole is usually made on the lower right en...