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Is My Stoma Output Normal?
Got a stoma and unsure if your output is normal? We’ve got you.
In general, your stoma output will depend mainly on which type of stoma you have – colostomy, ileostomy or urostomy.
Digestive Health Going Bad After COVID? You’re Not The Only One.
Covid-19 Gut Health Probiotics
A lot of talks have been going round on managing lingering symptoms after COVID-19 and the importance of taking enough rest after the whole episode. From persistent cough, breathlessness, muscle pain and a heightened infection risk, post-COVID recovery depends very much on managing the symptoms.
Now, doctors are also highlighting that a recovered COVID patient should also pay attention to any lingering gastrointestinal symptoms post COVID-19, and get them checked.
The Link Between COVID-19 And Gastrointestinal Infection...
Is Ostomy A Disability?
Today is International Day of Persons With Disabilities.
And today, we’d like to bring your attention to some disabilities that are not immediately obvious, specifically, ostomy. Living with a hidden disability, such as having a stoma, can make daily life more challenging because of the disability itself and also because it’s difficult for others to recognise, acknowledge or understand the challenges faced.
Does an ostomy qualify as a disability?
Common Signs Of GERD & What You Can Do About It
Digestion GERD Gut Health Probiotics
Did you know that 13.4% of Malaysians experience gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)? [1]
GERD is a chronic condition of your stomach acid frequently flowing back into the esophagus, which is the tube that connects your mouth and stomach. [2] This constant acid reflux can cause many troublesome symptoms and damage to the esophagus in the long run.
Signs & Symptoms...
How Often Should You Change Your Ostomy Bag?
Are you wondering how often you should change your ostomy bag (also known as stoma bag)?
Generally, changing your ostomy bag every 3-5 days would be a good idea.
If you have a Colostomy...