Question: My friend had a stoma created after years of managing Crohn's disease. She recently had surgery to repair a hernia. What is a stoma, and are these types of hernias common? What is the ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My friend had a stoma created after years of managing Crohn's disease. She recently had surgery to repair a hernia. What is a stoma, and are these types of hernias common? What is ...

A person with a stoma may develop a high output stoma, sometimes called a high output ileostomy. It results in an atypically high output of liquids, which can cause dehydration. Fluid replacement and ...

An ostomy creates a stoma on your abdomen, sending stool into a collection pouch. It can be temporary or permanent. Body image challenges are common after ostomy surgery and can affect mood, ...

A possible complication of an ileostomy is a prolapse of the stoma. This occurs when the stoma protrudes too far outside the skin. A prolapsed stoma is not typically dangerous but can lead to serious ...

Call your doctor if your stoma turns pale, dry, or changes colors, like dark red or purple. Go to the emergency room if your stoma has extreme color changes, like very pale or dark, as it can mean ...