What is a loop colostomy? A loop colostomy is a type of temporary colostomy. This procedure involves cutting a hole in the side of the colon and attaching it to a hole in the wall of the abdomen.

Young people are dosing up on over-the-counter painkillers in a worrying trend that can burn holes in their stomachs and require them to use colostomy bags, health professionals have warned.

Proper care of the colostomy bag and stoma is crucial when using a pool. Waterproof ostomy pouch covers may be necessary to prevent water from compromising the seal of the colostomy bag.

The reason why colostomy and ileostomy can be confused is that they both involve a surgeon fashioning an opening from the intestine through the skin of the abdominal wall.

Young people are dosing up on over-the-counter painkillers in a worrying trend that can burn holes in their stomachs and require them to use colostomy bags, health professionals have warned.