The Difference Between Urostomy And Colostomy
By Neil Macdonald
Yesterday it became obvious to me that some people have difficulty in distinguishing between Urostomy and Colostomy. If you or a loved one have never been afflicted by a disease or situation that necessitates you having to wear a pouch for some reason, then it is very understandable.
There are four main terms associated with having to wear a pouch. I am writing this from a non-professional s point of view. Therefore, this article would not be adequate for the Medical Community.
1. Ostomy
2. Stoma
3. Urostomy - patients need to wear a pouch
4. Colostomy - patients need to wear a pouch
These above terms are explained fully in one of the best PDF files that I have ever read. It is produced by Texas Children s Hospital. This PDF was designed with children in mind but it equally applies to patients of all ages. Download this PDF, A MUST READ
Patients who have a Urostomy and or Colostomy, some patients have both, have had surgery and a stoma created to bring the waste to the outside of the body.
In Urostomy, the waste is urine from the kidneys
In Colostomy, the waste is the contents from the bowels.
In both cases, one of the main reasons for needing a pouch system in older patients is cancer. Cancer of the bladder, rectum, or lower bowel is just a few of the reasons why a stoma is required. There are many other reasons why patients might need a pouch system. Organs destroyed beyond repair from accidents and children born with a birth defect. Yes, children sometimes have to be fitted with a stoma for different reasons. The need for Ostomy services knows no age barrier.
I could ramble on here telling you what I know about Ostomy since I am a Urostomy patient myself because of bladder cancer. Really, everything you want to know is in this PDF.
You will find the URL for Texas Children s Hospital in my bio section. If you can not get the Url from this article, please do a google search for the terms what is an Ostomy? it is on the first page either #4 or #5.
You can view my blog at: http://www.mybladdercancersite. An Overview of the Different Types of Colon Cancer Surgery Why Has There Been No Change In The Method Of Collecting Urine From Stomas? Cancer Treatment: How To Decide Between Options Recognizing What is the Difference Between a Wart and a Mole to Get Better Handling in Healing Having a Positive Attitude Can Make All of the Difference in Surviving Cancer
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Texas Children s Hospital at:
http://www.texaschildrenshospital.com/Parents/TipsArticles/AcrobatDisplay.aspx?fid=174
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