You and Health

If you’re facing life with a colostomy, or other stoma, it can be a difficult transition.  Proper care and handling is one of the most important considerations when dealing with a colostomy, so you’ll want to make sure your doctor or healthcare provider informs you of the proper care methods in order to prevent infection or other complications.  With a variety of supplies needed, it’s important to find a trusted provider that can help you find the products you need to stay healthy and live with your ostomy.  Convatec ostomy supplies have everything you’ll need to live with your colostomy and stay safe from infection.

One of the most important products for keeping your colostomy clean and preventing leaks is a skin barrier.  Depending on what type of colostomy you have, Convatec ostomy supplies have a variety of skin barrier options.  You can choose from various materials, to avoid allergic reactions, and various sizes, to accommodate different size openings.  When changing your drainage bag, it’s important to clean the area around the stoma before placing a new skin barrier there.  Keeping the area clean is the best way to avoid infection or other complications with your colostomy. Read more…