Ileostomy

Short-term mental health problems (depression, anxiety, adjustment disorders) appear more common after ostomy creation than after nonostomy IBD surgery among biologic-treated adults. Awareness may help patients and...

This paper highlights the emotional and social aftermath of colectomy and J‑pouch surgery for people with ulcerative colitis, a topic that directly affects patients facing or living with these procedures.

Surgical choices for ulcerative colitis—permanent ileostomy versus ileal pouch (IPAA)—lead to very different daily-life outcomes. Understanding risks and lifestyle tradeoffs and using shared decision-making helps...

People with ulcerative colitis who have had colectomy can rarely develop inflammation of the small intestine and high-output stomas that are hard to control.

Stomach cramps are a common and often painful part of Crohn’s disease that can signal active inflammation or complications. Understanding causes and management options helps people with Crohn’s recognize when to seek...

People (especially women) with recurrent stomach pain, persistent nausea, or bleeding can be misdiagnosed with IBS when they have inflammatory bowel disease like Crohn’s. Early recognition can prevent complications that...

People with Crohn's disease who have an ileostomy need reliable, noninvasive tools to monitor for postoperative small-bowel inflammation. This study suggests fecal calprotectin measured from ileostomy output may help...

People with Crohn’s disease who have an ileostomy have limited noninvasive ways to monitor small-bowel inflammation. This study suggests measuring fecal calprotectin from ileostomy output could help detect postoperative...

A real-life story about living with Crohn’s, an ileostomy, and later having reversal surgery may be emotionally relevant and practically informative for people facing similar choices. It shows one path to regaining...