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2. Ostomy system - Wikipedia

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   Ordinarily the pouch must be emptied or changed a couple of times a day depending on the frequency of activity; in general the further from the anus (i.e., the further 'up' the intestinal tract) the ostomy is located the greater the output and more frequent the need to empty or change the pouch.

3. Nephrostomy - Wikipedia

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   A nephrostomy or percutaneous nephrostomy is an artificial opening created between the kidney and the skin which allows for the urinary diversion directly from the upper part of the urinary system (renal pelvis). [2] It is an interventional radiology/surgical procedure in which the renal pelvis is punctured whilst using imaging as guidance.

4. Indiana pouch - Wikipedia

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   An Indiana pouch is a surgically-created urinary diversion used to create a way for the body to store and eliminate urine for patients who have had their urinary bladders removed as a result of bladder cancer, pelvic exenteration, bladder exstrophy or who are not continent due to a congenital, neurogenic bladder.

5. Ureterostomy - Wikipedia

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   One popular type features an open bag fitted with an anti-reflux valve, which prevents the urine from flowing back toward the stoma. A urostomy bag connects to a night bag that may be attached to the bed at night. Urostomy bags are available as one- and two-piece bags: [citation needed] One-piece bags: The adhesive and the bag are welded together.

6. How Often You Should Change Your Air Filter—And What ... - AOL

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   “How often you replace your air filter will depend on filter type, usage, and environmental factors," Goddard advises. "To be on the safe side, plan on changing a standard 1-inch filter at least ...

7. Here’s What Happens If You Don’t Change Your Underwear - AOL

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   Given the moist environment of your groin and buttocks, if you are particularly active or sweaty, be sure to change your underwear post-workout or if it feels sweaty or wet during the day, she says.

8. How often should you poop? And do you need to worry if you ...

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   How often should you poop, and when is it time to be concerned? ... “It is important to seek medical care if there is a change in bowel habits, especially later in life — for example, new ...

9. Stoma (medicine) - Wikipedia

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   For example, the word "colostomy" often refers either to an artificial anus or the procedure that creates one. Accordingly, it is not unusual for a stoma to be called an ostomy (plural ostomies ), as is the norm in wound, ostomy, and continence nursing .