Tag Archives: colostomy

About IBD Podcasts Featuring Men's Voices

Men’s Health on About IBD Podcast

Men face particular challenges when it comes to their health. Looking at health statistics in the United States, men are less likely to have health insurance than women. They’re also more likely to have high blood pressure, smoke, and drink alcohol. Men also see a doctor less often than women. There are a variety of reasons for these disparities but the end result is that men might face more health problems.

Continue reading
About IBD - Podcasts to Listen to This Ostomy Awareness Day

Podcasts to Listen to This Ostomy Awareness Day

Ostomy Awareness Day is an important observation that helps eliminate the stigma surrounding ostomies and ostomates. Ostomy surgery is lifesaving and many people who have an ileostomy or colostomy surgery due to ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease experience improved quality of life.

Continue reading