Skin has creases or dips

A urostomy is a surgical procedure which diverts the passage of urine from the kidneys and ureters to the outside of the abdomen through a stoma. The most common way to do this is where part of the small bowel is isolated and then connected to the ureters and a stoma is formed to create a channel to the surface of the abdomen.

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  • Urostomy

    If you have a urostomy that has dips or creases around it the likelihood of experiencing sore skin and leaks increases. However there are many different types of bags and accessories that can help. If you continue to struggle please call your local stoma care nurse who can help you

    Try applying your pouch while lying down as the dips become flatter. Remain lying down for 10 minutes to allow the adhesive to bond with your skin as it warms up.

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    Oakmed Biform Urostomy bag for everyday use

    Oakmed Microskin Urostomy bag for everyday use

    Some Accessories to try

    Oakmed Paste and Oakmed Seals

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    Skin has a bulge around the stoma

    This type of bulge around the stoma is likely to be a parastomal hernia but it is very important to seek the advice of your stoma care nurse or GP to check on a diagnosis. Parastomal hernia is a relatively common complication . A parastomal hernia is a bulging of the skin around the stoma indicating the passage of bowel or peritoneum through a weakness in the abdominal wall. Please click on the box below for tips to help you cope with a parastomal hernia

    Tips for coping with a Parastomal Hernia

    Support garments are strongly recommended either for someone who will be doing a lot of strenuous work to help prevent a hernia forming or for someone who is beginning to form a bulge to help prevent it getting larger. Because of the uneven shape caused by the contours of the parastomal hernia it may be quite difficult to find an appliance which will fit well without leaks.

    Microskin Urostomy bag

  • Sore skinManaging Sore Skin

    The area of skin surrounding your stoma may sometimes become sore or irritated for a number of reasons.

    This is a common problem but should not continue. If you are experiencing problems with sore skin do read the tips below but please contact your Stoma Care Nurse as there are a number of solutions, products and accessories that can be used to tackle the problem. It is not "normal" to have sore skin all the time! Every ostomist is likely to experience sore skin at some point in time but you shouldn't need to be putting up with sore skin on a permanent basis.

    Tips to help with sore skin

    Hydrocolloid Urostomy Bag

    Biform Urostomy Bag

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