Types Of Colostomy Bags- 66 Questions Answered

Had colostomy surgery about 2.5 months back. now time is near for closing it. i want to know how much time is needed to recover after colostomy closure surgery ? and any advice you want to give. thank you.

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Dr. Dipayan Mazumdar General Physician | Nadia

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Hello, Sorry to hear what you are going through. Anyway recovery from colostomy closure will depend upon procedure. Usually 1 week to 2 week hospital stay is necessary with Intravenous fluid, parenter ... Read More

Sir can i go to gym after this colostomy operation since the bag has removed in 2015 can i go to gym now is the any problem...

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Dr. Anil Kumar Jain General Physician | Bangalore

Hello there. I can understand your concern. So the bag was removed 2 years bag. I don't see any problem in you going to the gym and performing moderate exercise. If there is more to it, the get it ... Read More

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Had colostomy surgery about 2.5 months back. now time is near for closing it. i want to know how much time is needed to recover after colostomy closure surgery ? and any advice you want to give. thank you.

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Dr. Dipayan Mazumdar General Physician | Nadia

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Hello, I am sorry to hear that what you have gone through. As you have mentioned it was a temporary colostomy, and will be closed soon. I would like to inform you that there are few different procedur ... Read More

Hi sir/madam, My father has stage 4 rectal cancer, he had his colostomy operation done just 2 day before recently, doctor said us to feed him liquid food, but the area around the colostomy bag is leaking frequently with liquid stool and stool is not been collected in the colostomy bag. Is it normal or something is wrong.

Asked for Male, 23 Years 83 Views v

Dr. C Sairam Oncologist | Hyderabad

Please show to surgeon who has done surgery.He will tell you what needs to be done ... Read More

I have a friend with a colostomy who is not getting enough vitamins and nutrients from the food she eats. Are vitamin patches a good method for her to try?

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Ms. Anju Gulati Dietitian/Nutritionist | Delhi

You should ask the doctor under whom all the treatments done . He knows all the deficiencies and needs . ... Read More

Had colostomy surgery. it will be closed after some weeks. i just want to know after closure how much rest is required in hospital as well as home?

Asked for Male, 25 Years 157 Views v

Dr. Anil Kumar Jain General Physician | Bangalore

hello there. why was the surgery done in the first place is very important to know how much rest you require. what was the diagnosis? consult your surgeon, he will only tell how much rest is requir ... Read More

My father recently had a colostomy due to his cancer, but sometime there is leakage around the stoma due to movement of body while sleeping or switching side sometime, the doctor said it happen sometime due to some movement but I need to know a way where I can stop the leakage to happen. A kind of barrier to avoid the leakage.

Asked for Male, 23 Years 99 Views v

Dr. Rahul S Kanaka Oncologist | Bangalore

Please watch stoma care videos on YouTube follow as advised. If u are finding it difficult talk to a stoma care nurse to teach you the same ... Read More

I have lost my 4 months son after surgery as colostomy was made. I found number of lapses at doctors end. I need some clarification Any doctor who can help me out will be highly appreciated. It will be a great kind of act. I am ready to pay the fees.

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Dr. R.K. Singh Pediatrician | Varanasi

I am really sorry to know the loss of your son,,,,May God give you enough strength to bear this unfortunate loss. ,,,,I know you’re upset with this Big loss..............You don’t have to pay any fee, ... Read More

My mother having probelm of diverticulities for that dr has done the 1st operation and cut the large intestine and now they are going to do the colostomy closure. hartsman surgery

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Dr. Manoj Gupta GastroIntestinal Surgeon | Ghaziabad

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Hello. what is the ideal time to change colostomy bag? and what kind of food i should avoid during this period ?any other suggestion to keep my stoma healthy. thanks in advance.

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Dr. Chethan R S General Physician | Bangalore

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Eat a well-balanced diet including vegetables and fresh fruits. Eat on a regular schedule. Drink at least 6 to 8 glasses of fluids daily. Eat slowly in a relaxed atmosphere. Chew your food thoroughly. ... Read More

I develop under eye bags while laughing. Kindly suggest options to reduce them. Don't want to go for fillers for next few years.

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Dr. Sonia Tekchandani Dermatologist | Mumbai

Different therapist like Eye cell therapy, RF for undereye will give you best results kindly consult us online for detailed knowledge ... Read More

Is it normal to get under eye bags in late fifties? My mother is 56 and she got under eye bags. All her blood work is fine except low hb of 10.

Asked for Female, 20 Years 59 Views v

Dr. Ujjyani Sengupta Pawar General Physician | Mumbai

Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult. ... Read More

Hii doctor, i have malar bags/festoons for the past 1 year. First its shows slightly, now it deepened.How to treat this?

Asked for Male, 23 Years 479 Views v

Dr. Rajesh L Pathi Dermatologist | Bangalore

Take consultantion and discuss in detail ... Read More

For past a month am noticing having under eye bags I am getting good sleep but still it's there Kindly please help with any home remedies or medicine.

Asked for Male, 30 Years 78 Views v

Dr. Umakant V. Ragte General Physician | Mumbai

May not be any problem. Contact for oint and eye exercises ... Read More

I was a patient of carcinoma at ractum. Due to stool release problem an operation has been done and set colostomy bag before one month. Now a new report is received that there is no carcinoma and found adinotomus polyps. So I want to remove my colostomy bag . Please help me if possible.

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Dr. Piyush Garg Oncologist | Ghaziabad

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Removing stoma bag depends on initial indication for making one -whether it was done for temporary diversion or permanent . In the former scenario it is closed at later date ... Read More

I've hyperthyroidism,pcod and sinus issues.i got malar bags for few weeks is it possible to get rid of it without surgery?

Asked for Female, 24 Years 364 Views v

Dr. Radhika Khurana Dermatologist | Panchkula

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Cant comment without pics You May require few tests to rule put any fluid retention Apart from surgery the options. Are fillers But cant comment without pics ... Read More

My mother recently underwent surgery for colostomy reversal since then she's facing rapid hair loss .Please suggest some medication as half of the hair has gone ,will the hair come back ?what medication should she use .already she's having multivitamin tablets .please help

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Dr. Rahul Chaudhary General Physician | Mathura

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Need urs other history regarding the illness Consult me through this app Or directly came in chat for further query. ... Read More

Hi, I have eye bags and dark eyes. I wanted to know possible reasons and treatments available in delhi ncr area.

Asked for Male, 29 Years 98 Views v

Dr. Manas Chopra Dermatologist | Delhi

Hello dear. You can visit my clinic in Delhi ... Read More

If malar bags are caused by under active thyroid, do they improve with medication? What are the other options of treating (slight)malar bags. I already use tretinoin and I also take a collagen supplement but the bags make me look old.

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Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

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Best option is RF laser tightening..few creams available for improvement.....Do direct private online consultation for detailed prescription by sending photos. ... Read More

I have visible malar bags under my check bones is there any treatment available for this please provide me answer

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Can the eye bags be reduced or treated? Saggy skin in early 20s is not very desirable. Are there medicines for treating these?

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Dr. Siddhi Chavan Dermatologist | Mumbai

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Yes .. under eye bags can be treated. It’s important to examine your face and understand your history to advice further. Saggy skin in 20’s can be after sudden weight loss or gain. Radiofrequency skin ... Read More

Hi Doctor , i have eye bags from past few years i tried keeping cucumber and ice cubes but did not help. Please suggest.

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Dr. A K Goel Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon | Moradabad

Please do cold compresses with ice. Rub ocupol dx eye oint to be rubbed twice daily on lids from outer to inner side. And take some antioxidant cap daily. And put lubricant eye drops e.g. teardrop 3to ... Read More

I have some slight eye bags under eyes so is there any eye drops that to reduce the eye bags under eyes

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Dr. Manoj Rai Mehta Ophthalmologist | Faridabad

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Baggy eyes may be transient due to fatigue. If they are permanently baggy, surgery is the preferred solution. ... Read More

Malar bags..don't want to go under knife...I am just 28...I am doing different massage and icing it also...

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Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

Use avarta under eye cream twice daily, along with the following medicine. Contact me or send photos on direct private online consultation for proper diagnosis and treatment.. ... Read More

I am 65 yrs male for the last one year i have developed bags under my eyes is it serious do i need any medical attention for this i have no itching or redness in eyes

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Dr. Shyam Prakash Vyas Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon | Bikaner

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Weakness of orbital septum is normal with ageing. Usually no treatment except ice cold compress. Cosmetic ophthalmic surgeon can reinforce the septum. ... Read More

Hi I have had eye bags (dark circles) under my eyes for over 5 years. They never really bothered me until last year. I read the possible causes of them and one was sleeping on the stomach which I had been doing for a long long time. I have now started sleeping on my back and would like to know when the eye bags will clear. Am a right to expect the

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Dr. A K Goel Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon | Moradabad

Please share a close up pic of your eyes with detailed information about duration and status of your vision. ... Read More

Sir I have eye bags under my eyes please tell me how to reduce it please give me reply

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Dr. Vaibhev Mittal Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon | Sangrur

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Hello It is very difficult to comment without examining you Kindly share photos of your eye so that I may guide you better Regards ... Read More

I am cilorectal cancer after chemo and tomotheraphy removed by surgery tumor and one month I use colostomy bag.after one month colostomy reversel surgery . but after that surgery now one year but continue motion problems. One day maybe 20 times.and main problem once I go for motion stool normally not coming out complete then I want use colosteam wh

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Dr. Shubham Jain Surgical Oncologist | Delhi

Have you tried any medications such as Imodium or Lomotil ... Read More

My father has left hemicolostomy due to sigmoid cancer grade 2 in June 2017 . I want suggestions for colostomy reversal. 6 months are over. Now he is feeling well. His weight gains and nothing problem was there . Only irritation from colostomy bag. Pls help me . I just want successful reversal colostomy surgery. Pls any one can help me for further

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Dr. Shubham Jain Surgical Oncologist | Delhi

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Please share the entire report for further advise ... Read More

I have malar bags since my childhood it seriously affecting my face look so is there any treatment available and much it costs

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Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

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Undergo microdermabrasion.. contact me for treatment ... Read More

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Had colostomy surgery about 2.5 months back. now time is near for closing it. i want to know how much time is needed to recover after colostomy closure surgery ? and any advice you want to give. thank you.

Sir can i go to gym after this colostomy operation since the bag has removed in 2015 can i go to gym now is the any problem...

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Had colostomy surgery about 2.5 months back. now time is near for closing it. i want to know how much time is needed to recover after colostomy closure surgery ? and any advice you want to give. thank you.

I have a friend with a colostomy who is not getting enough vitamins and nutrients from the food she eats. Are vitamin patches a good method for her to try?

Had colostomy surgery. it will be closed after some weeks. i just want to know after closure how much rest is required in hospital as well as home?

I have lost my 4 months son after surgery as colostomy was made. I found number of lapses at doctors end. I need some clarification Any doctor who can help me out will be highly appreciated. It will be a great kind of act. I am ready to pay the fees.

My mother having probelm of diverticulities for that dr has done the 1st operation and cut the large intestine and now they are going to do the colostomy closure. hartsman surgery

Hello. what is the ideal time to change colostomy bag? and what kind of food i should avoid during this period ?any other suggestion to keep my stoma healthy. thanks in advance.

I develop under eye bags while laughing. Kindly suggest options to reduce them. Don't want to go for fillers for next few years.

Is it normal to get under eye bags in late fifties? My mother is 56 and she got under eye bags. All her blood work is fine except low hb of 10.

Hii doctor, i have malar bags/festoons for the past 1 year. First its shows slightly, now it deepened.How to treat this?

For past a month am noticing having under eye bags I am getting good sleep but still it's there Kindly please help with any home remedies or medicine.

I was a patient of carcinoma at ractum. Due to stool release problem an operation has been done and set colostomy bag before one month. Now a new report is received that there is no carcinoma and found adinotomus polyps. So I want to remove my colostomy bag . Please help me if possible.

I've hyperthyroidism,pcod and sinus issues.i got malar bags for few weeks is it possible to get rid of it without surgery?

My mother recently underwent surgery for colostomy reversal since then she's facing rapid hair loss .Please suggest some medication as half of the hair has gone ,will the hair come back ?what medication should she use .already she's having multivitamin tablets .please help

Hi, I have eye bags and dark eyes. I wanted to know possible reasons and treatments available in delhi ncr area.

If malar bags are caused by under active thyroid, do they improve with medication? What are the other options of treating (slight)malar bags. I already use tretinoin and I also take a collagen supplement but the bags make me look old.

I have visible malar bags under my check bones is there any treatment available for this please provide me answer

Can the eye bags be reduced or treated? Saggy skin in early 20s is not very desirable. Are there medicines for treating these?

Hi Doctor , i have eye bags from past few years i tried keeping cucumber and ice cubes but did not help. Please suggest.

I have some slight eye bags under eyes so is there any eye drops that to reduce the eye bags under eyes

Malar bags..don't want to go under knife...I am just 28...I am doing different massage and icing it also...

I am 65 yrs male for the last one year i have developed bags under my eyes is it serious do i need any medical attention for this i have no itching or redness in eyes

Sir I have eye bags under my eyes please tell me how to reduce it please give me reply

I have malar bags since my childhood it seriously affecting my face look so is there any treatment available and much it costs

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