How you care for your colostomy stoma and ostomy bag can vary from person to person. For example, how often you change your bag depends on your output and the type of bag you’re using. A colostomy is ...

Expert opinions vary on what a typical colostomy output should be, but some suggest an average of 500 milliliters (2 cups) per day. Changes in stoma output or consistency could signal a complication.

Ostomies are indicated after bowel resection when an anastomosis is not feasible or must be deferred, with colostomy and ileostomy providing controlled diversion through a stoma. Common management ...