Flying with a stoma bag might seem daunting, but with careful planning and the right strategies, you can enjoy a smooth and stress-free journey. This guide provides practical advice for flying with a stoma bag, from pre-flight preparations to in-flight considerations, to help you travel confidently and comfortably.
Stoma surgery is a vital medical procedure that many people undergo for various health reasons. It involves creating an opening in the abdomen to divert bodily waste. The word “stoma” is used as an umbrella term, but it actually covers three main types of stoma — colostomy, ileostomy, and urostomy.
Incontinence-associated dermatitis (IAD) is a common and painful condition for patients experiencing faecal incontinence. Of course, it’s important to keep the affected area clean to help keep the patient comfortable and improve the IAD symptoms. But is it better to treat and prevent IAD with soap and water, or is it better to use a specialised cleanser? Let’s find out.
Moisture lesions — also known as MASD or moisture-associated skin damage — affect a wide range of patients, including children, the elderly, ostomates, and those that are bed-bound. Here, we define what a moisture lesion is and provide further information on the causes, treatment, and prevention of this common skin condition.
If you’re booked in for stoma surgery, it’s completely understandable that you want to know exactly what to expect post-surgery. Not only can it help you to prepare for life after stoma surgery, but it can also help you to adjust and adapt to your new stoma bag.
This guide provides practical advice for flying with a stoma bag, from pre-flight preparations to in-flight considerations, to help you travel confidently.
A moisture lesion (now known as MASD) is damage to the skin caused by excessive moisture. Find out the causes, treatment, and prevention of this condition here.
Find out more about intertrigo (sweat rash or sports rash), what causes it, how to treat it, and how to prevent it. We also answer your intertrigo questions.
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