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Ostomy Bag What is an ostomy ? How is it caused? What are the reasons that warranty an individual to undergo an ostomy? If these are some of the many questions that are plaguing you, do not worry. Let us start by asking you, if you or a loved one have been advised a surgery or undergone one? It is but natural that any surgery can cause depression, unrest and trauma to the patient and their near and dear. Having said this, is having an ostomy any different? No, is the answer to this question. An ostomy is a surgically created opening that is made on the abdominal wall of a patient for the collection of waste. A colostomy, ileostomy and urostomy are three kinds of ostomies where a stoma is created surgically. This is done when a patient is suffering from grave diseases such as cancer of the colon or rectum, Crohn’s disease, abnormality at birth or trauma wherein the body is unable to secrete waste i.e. faces or urine. The pain and discomfort that the patient is underg...