Health & Stoma Care Resources
Practical, clinically-informed guides to help you care for your stoma, protect your skin, and live confidently — written for patients, carers, and healthcare providers.
Not sure what a term means? See the Stoma Care Glossary →Choosing the Right Ostomy Bag: A Complete Guide
Understand the difference between one-piece and two-piece systems, drainable vs. closed pouches, and how to measure your stoma correctly.
6 min readSkin HealthPreventing Peristomal Skin Complications
Peristomal skin irritation is the most common stoma-related complication. Learn practical steps to keep the skin around your stoma healthy.
5 min readLifestyleLiving Well with a Stoma: Diet, Travel & Exercise
Practical, evidence-informed guidance on returning to normal activities — from air travel to exercise and dietary adjustments after stoma surgery.
7 min readRegulatory & SafetyUnderstanding SAHPRA Medical Device Registration
What SAHPRA Category B registration means for the medical devices you purchase, and why it matters for your safety.
4 min readMedical Aid & ClaimsDoes Medical Aid Cover Ostomy Supplies in South Africa?
How stoma and ostomy supplies are typically funded through South African medical schemes — Prescribed Minimum Benefits, chronic benefits, and scheme-specific stoma care allowances.
5 min readStoma Care BasicsColostomy vs. Ileostomy vs. Urostomy: What Is the Difference?
The three types of stoma surgery divert different parts of the digestive or urinary system, which is why the bags built for each are not interchangeable.
5 min readLifestyleManaging Ostomy Odour: A Practical Guide
Odour is one of the most common concerns raised by new ostomates and one of the most manageable, with the right combination of product and diet choices.
4 min readLifestyleReturning to Work After Stoma Surgery
Most people return to their previous job after stoma surgery. What differs is the timeline and the small adjustments worth making in the first few months back.
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