Urostomy
This guide will help you better understand what a urostomy is, why it's needed, how it affects the normal urinary system, and the changes it can bring to a person's life. Click on the topics below to get started.
- Urostomy: A Guide
- What is a urostomy?
- The normal urinary system
- Types of urostomies
- Urostomy management
- Ordering and storing supplies
- Helpful hints
- Urostomy problems
- Hospitalization
- Living with a urostomy
- Telling others
- Clothing
- Diet and nutrition
- Returning to work
- Intimacy and sexuality
- Exercise, play, and sports
- Travel
- For parents of children with urostomies
- Getting help, information, and support
- To learn more
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