Articles — Ostomy

Indulging in food is one of life's greatest joys. For new ostomates, concerns often arise regarding dietary choices and their potential impact on stoma output. Initially, managing your stoma might lead to feelings of embarrassment due to sounds, odors, or the quantity and texture of your stoma output. As your digestive system adjusts over time, you will gain knowledge about specific foods that trigger alterations in stool consistency, excessive gas, or strong odors, as well as those that pass through the digestive tract without significant changes.

Flatus or excessive gas is a common issue that ostomates encounter in relation to food consumption. Discover effective strategies and dietary adjustments to alleviate discomfort and manage flatus as an ostomate.

Having an ostomy comes with challenges that can be complex and persistent. As an ostomate, it's important to know that you're not alone in facing challenges with your ostomy. Many others like you may experience various physical and emotional issues that can impact their daily lives. 

Here are some of the most common problems ostomates face.

Colorectal cancer is the most common cancer among men in Malaysia. And most colorectal cancer patient would have to undergo ostomy surgery. Some may be temporary, while others (approximately about 10% of patients would end up having a permanent ostomy.