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Allergies

Allergies vs. sensitivity
Skin irritation under the ostomy barrier (also known as the flange) can be very uncomfortable, and even painful. It can also make getting a good seal quite challenging, and both of these factors together can seriously compromise your quality of life.

There are many common reasons why the skin around the stoma and under the barrier […]

By Arden Townshend|2016-07-14T09:44:11+00:00July 30th, 2016|Ostomy Care|0 Comments
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Ostomy Canada Society

What can Ostomy Canada do for me?
The Ostomy Canada Society (formerly the United Ostomy Association of Canada) is an organization for people with an ostomy and their families, loved ones and supporters. Having ostomy surgery is a big change in the way your body looks, functions and how you feel in it; knowing there are […]

By Arden Townshend|2016-07-14T09:33:50+00:00July 23rd, 2016|Uncategorized|0 Comments
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