The main precautions are frequent and proper hygiene of the pouch and the hole in the surrounding colostomy and skin, avoid carrying excessive weights or wear clothes that overpress the belly and colostomy, avoid foods and beverages that generate many gases, chew well foods to facilitate digestion, do not use aggressive substances on the skin such as alcohol, mercury and other products, do not rub or use rough sponges in the region.
A colostomy is a procedure in which an opening is made on the patient's skin and the end portion of the intestine is connected to it so that feces and gases are eliminated. A plastic bag is pasted in place to collect these products, and it should be emptied frequently.
For more details on colostomy care, a nurse or general surgeon should be consulted.
