Ileostomy Diet: Maintaining Nutritional Wellness With An Ileostomy: Innovative Techniques

By CASPIAN KRIS

Stoma is the medical term for the abdominal incision made after an ileostomy procedure. The stoma is formed when the ileum (the last section of the small intestine) is brought to the skin's surface and sutured to the abdominal wall. This allows waste from the small intestine to be evacuated directly through the stoma rather than passing through the colon and rectum.
The stoma, which is visible as a tiny, pinkish protrusion on the abdomen, provides an alternative exit route for digesting waste. The waste is collected in a pouch or bag that is worn over the stoma and is frequently emptied or changed.
When the lower digestive tract (especially the colon and rectum) is injured, diseased, or requires rest while recovering from surgery, an ileostomy may be necessary.
Inflammatory bowel illnesses like Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, colon cancer, familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP), and intestinal trauma are common causes of ileostomy.
The length of time someone has an ileostomy depends on their individual circumstances. When the lower digestive tract requires rest and recuperation, a temporary ileostomy is performed and then later reversed. When the colon and rectum must be removed completely or when it is medically impossible to reconnect them to the small intestine, a permanent ileostomy must be performed.
Learning how to care for the stoma, employing pouching systems, and modifying one's diet are all part of adjusting to life with an ileostomy. With the right treatment and encouragement, many people who have undergone an ileostomy are able to live productive and satisfying lives. Ostomy nurses and other medical personnel can help anyone undergoing or adjusting to life with an ileostomy.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0CGWWXHP4
• ISBN13: 9798859283255
• Release Date: August 2023
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 92 Pages
• Weight: 0.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 5.0" x 8.0"