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Care of Colostomies & Ileal Conduits: Part 2 of 3

How to Irrigate It is absolutely essential that the irrigations be done correctly so that the best results can be achieved. Many manufacturers of irrigation equipment include specific instructions on...Read entire article »

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Care of Colostomies & Ileal Conduits: Part 3 of 3

Ileal Conduit The ileal conduit is performed when the bladder has to be removed, most often because it is cancerous. People who have ileal conduits have to wear a pouch...Read entire article »

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Pain Medication at Home—Side Effects from Pain Medication

Constipation Pain medications containing narcotics usually affect the digestive system. But there are ways of dealing with the side effects, and they shouldn't prevent you from using a drug which...Read entire article »

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Mouth Care for Cancer Patients

Daily oral and dental care is essential for all of us, and especially when the mouth area is affected by therapy. Chemotherapy for tumors in any part of the body...Read entire article »

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Bowel and Bladder Care

Becky Moore, R.N. This section talks about some of the problems you may have at home with your bowel movements and bladder control. This is a subject that few...Read entire article »