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Results 1 - 10 of 11 for ostomy
  1. Ostomy (National Library of Medicine)  
    An ostomy is surgery to create an opening (stoma) from an area inside the body to the outside. It ... small intestine, colon, rectum, or bladder. With an ostomy, there must be a new way for wastes ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ostomy.html - Health Topics
  2. Colonic Diseases (National Library of Medicine)  
    Your colon, also known as the large intestine, is part of your digestive system. It's a long, hollow tube at the end of your digestive tract where your body ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/colonicdiseases.html - Health Topics
  3. Colorectal Cancer (National Library of Medicine)  
    What is colorectal cancer? Colorectal cancer is cancer that develops in the tissues of the colon or rectum. Your colon and rectum are part of your digestive ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/colorectalcancer.html - Health Topics
  4. Crohn's Disease (National Library of Medicine)  
    What is Crohn's disease? Crohn's disease is a chronic (long-lasting) disease that causes inflammation in your digestive tract. It can affect any part of ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/crohnsdisease.html - Health Topics
  5. Intestinal Obstruction (National Library of Medicine)  
    An intestinal obstruction occurs when food or stool cannot move through the intestines. The obstruction can be complete or partial. There are many causes. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/intestinalobstruction.html - Health Topics
  6. Pressure Sores (National Library of Medicine)  
    Pressure sores are areas of damaged skin caused by staying in one position for too long. They commonly form where your bones are close to your skin, such as your ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/pressuresores.html - Health Topics
  7. Small Intestine Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    Your small intestine is the longest part of your digestive system - about twenty feet long! It connects your stomach to your large intestine (or colon) and folds ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/smallintestinedisorders.html - Health Topics
  8. Tracheal Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    Your trachea, or windpipe, is one part of your airway system. Airways are pipes that carry oxygen-rich air to your lungs. They also carry carbon dioxide, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/trachealdisorders.html - Health Topics
  9. Ulcerative Colitis (National Library of Medicine)  
    Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a disease that causes inflammation and sores, called ulcers, in the lining of the rectum and colon. It is one of a group of diseases called ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ulcerativecolitis.html - Health Topics
  10. Urinary Incontinence (National Library of Medicine)  
    What is urinary incontinence (UI)? Urinary incontinence (UI) is the loss of bladder control, or being unable to control urination. It is a common condition. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/urinaryincontinence.html - Health Topics
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