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Ostomies can be a difficult topic to understand and talk about. The topic of ostomy may bring many questions and concerns about what it really is and what comes along with it. Being informed is a great first step to understanding this topic if you or a loved one is managing life with an ostomy. We are going to share with you a few of the most common questions about ostomy and give you the answers that you have been looking for! What is an ostomy? An ostomy will create a change in the way urine and stool exit the body. Urine and stool exiting the body will be rerouted as a result of surgery. An ostomy can be temporary or permanent. Another important term to know is “stoma”. A stoma is the opening that was created by ostomy surgery and usually, a pouch is worn over the stoma for the collection of stool and urine. Although the pouch or ostomy bag is common, it isn’t always necessary. What causes a person to need an ostomy? There are multiple different reasons