Ostomy underwear is designed to conceal and support a patient’s ostomy pouch, with options including wraps, belts, and regular-looking underwear with pockets. It is important to choose the right size for comfort and support.
After an ostomy procedure, a patient will usually have a bag to collect waste. Ostomy underwear is a type of underwear designed to conceal a patient’s ostomy pouch and is usually made of very stretchy fabric. Wraps and belts are common types of ostomy underwear, but some ostomy garments also look a lot like regular underwear. For intimate moments, ostomy underwear is also available.
A stoma is a surgical procedure that is done to connect an internal organ to the outside of the body, so that waste can flow out of the body. This is usually done after an illness or injury to some internal organs. A colostomy, for example, is a procedure in which part of the colon is removed or operated on and the sound end is pushed out of the abdominal wall. This section on the abdominal wall is called a stoma, and the pouch that an ostomy bag is inserted into is used as a waste collection device.
Underwear for ostomy patients is used to help conceal and support an ostomy pouch. An ostomy wrap is a piece of fabric that wraps around a patient’s torso. Most ostomy wraps have pockets, inside or outside, of the wrap. Patients who have stomas on the upper abdomen will usually benefit from ostomy belts.
Stoma patients in the lower abdominal regions will usually benefit most from an ostomy belt. These are similar to ostomy wraps, but typically fit around the patient’s hips and lower abdomen. Like the wraps, however, these types of underwear often have pockets to hold ostomy bags.
Some types of ostomy underwear also look like regular underwear. Like other types of ostomy clothing, this underwear usually has a pocket to hold an ostomy bag. Discreet ostomy underwear is available for both men and women.
Men who have undergone ostomy procedures can choose between briefs, boxers, or boxer briefs. Women can also choose from a variety of types of discreet ostomy underwear. Women who have had ostomy procedures can often choose from regular cotton panties, briefs or even thongs.
A woman may also want to wear attractive or seductive ostomy underwear. These types of underwear are often a good choice for intimate moments with a significant other. Some manufacturers, for example, produce lace underwear for ostomy patients.
When wearing ostomy underwear, it is important to choose the right size. Underwear that is too small or tight can constrict the ostomy pouch, while underwear that is too loose may not support the pouch well enough. Experts typically advise patients to measure themselves before choosing the right size, as many companies may not accept returns.
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