Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD Ileostomy and colostomy are two types of ostomy surgery that treat diseases and ...

The choice between these procedures depends on which part of the intestine is affected, as each surgery has specific effects on diet and daily care. Often, individuals with an ileostomy need to ...

People may need to go on a low fiber diet for a while. You would have to be careful about eating things that may potentially block the ostomy until it has been established. So there are certain ...