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Discover the Power of Karaya Gum in ALCARE Ostomy & Stoma Care Products: Fun Facts!
ALCARE's ostomy and stoma care products are formulated with high-quality, natural ingredients like karaya gum. What is karaya gum? Read more...
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10 Signs The Skin Around Your Stoma Is Not Okay
If you have a stoma, you are probably familiar with all the issues that plague ostomates. One of the most common problems amongst ostomates is skin irritation around the stoma.... Read more...
Louie Green, a comedian with a stoma
Living With A Stoma – A Personal Story
If you’re someone without a stoma, but you’ve been wanting to increase your empathy and understanding for people with a stoma, this is the perfect article for you. We recently... Read more...
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Who Undergoes Ostomy Surgery?
People have to get ostomy surgery for a variety of reasons and situations. Read more...
Is My Stoma Output Normal?
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,... Read more...
Lady in white outfit with hand clasped in heart shape at the center of her stomach to illustrate a healthy gut
Digestive Health Going Bad After COVID? You’re Not The Only One.
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... Read more...
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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... Read more...
asian woman experiencing discomfort due to regurgitation caused by acid reflux
Common Signs Of GERD & What You Can Do About It
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... Read more...
How Often Should You Change Your Ostomy Bag?
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... Read more...
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11 Signs You Need To Get Your Heart Checked
How do you tell if something’s wrong with your heart? Here are some signs you should especially watch out for. Read more...
Is There Anything I Can’t Eat If I Have An Ostomy?
Is There Anything I Can’t Eat If I Have An Ostomy?
If you’re a new ostomate and you’re worried about the effect your stoma will have on your ability to eat normally, you’re not alone. Generally, once your body has recovered... Read more...
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The Prevalence of Diabetes Among Malaysians
“The number of diabetic patients has been increasing over the last several years.” [1]- Tan Sri Dr. Noor Hisham Abdullah, Health DG Diabetes is a major public health concern in Malaysia,... Read more...