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After an ileostomy, stool is collected in a pouch. This pouch attaches to your body around the hole (stoma). Read on to learn about the different kinds of pouches.

Your child has had a procedure called an ileostomy. This surgery affects part of the colon (large intestine) and part of the last section of the ileum (small intestine). Parts of your child's colon and ileum were cut. Parts may have been removed. A small hole called a stoma is made in the abdominal wall and skin. During surgery, the intestine is attached to the skin to allow stool and mucus to pass out of the body. The stool and mucus drain into a holding bag. Below are guidelines for home care after an ileostomy. The doctor and nursing staff may give you other directions for your child.

Your doctor will use your past health history, a physical exam, and certain tests to diagnose COPD.

Surgery is a choice for a small number of people with severe COPD. Here's a look at the different choices.

Being underweight can limit your energy. This makes it harder to be active and makes you more likely to get an infection. And being overweight can increase shortness of breath. So you should try to stay at a weight that's healthy for you. Read on for helpful tips.

Quitting smoking is one of the best changes you can make for your heart. Here's how to get started.

Bariatric surgery is a type of surgery to help you lose weight by making changes to your digestive system. It's a choice for some people who are obese and not able to lose weight with other methods. It may also be a choice if you're overweight and have a health problem.

You have narrowing of a blood vessel or carotid artery in your neck. It is caused by a substance called plaque that has built up in your artery. This can cause a transient ischemic attack or TIA. Here is information on surgery to help your condition.

After surgery, you'll be taken to a recovery area. Later, you may be moved to a regular hospital room where you'll stay for 1 or 2 days.