Which are the causes of Ostomy?

Causes of Ostomy explained: genetic and environmental factors, reviewed against medical sources, plus patient perspectives.

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Chrone's Disease, Colitis, certain form of cancer and adhesions (scar tissue from previous surgeries).

Posted Sep 8, 2017 by ShelleyMLC 2502

Disease is usually what causes people to get an ostomy an underlying illness such as Crohn's disease, diverticulitis, cancer

Posted Sep 8, 2017 by Laura 2001

Being born a preemie, body not fully formed right.
IBS, motility issues, anus muscle wont relax to open, Crohn's, ulcerative colitis, injury to stomach GI tract. Unknown reasons.

Posted Feb 24, 2019 by Dawn 2500

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Which are the causes of Ostomy?

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