Over 20 stoma patients from across the country were examined for a comprehensive free stoma care checkup
ConvaTec, a medical technology company, organised a special stoma care camp in Bengaluru for ostomy patients as part of its social awareness and health check up initiatives.
In association with Dr Nagabhushan, Consultant Gastroenterologist & Colorectal Surgeon and convener of the camp, over 20 stoma patients from across the country were examined for a comprehensive free stoma care checkup. It also included a discussion about the newer techniques in stoma care for enhancing the quality of life of a patient and addressing lifestyle challenges.
The objective of this camp was to provide guidance to the patients on newer and affordable techniques for stoma care that will aid them in leading a life with confidence.
Dr Nagabhushan shared his experience, “Studies of patients reveal that many patients go through the psychological adaptation differently but some of the common reactions are – concerns about a negative body image, anxiety to take care of the stoma, and worries about how the stoma will affect their relationships and social life. Such health camps play an important role of educating and counseling the patients with compassion.”
The patients were counselled about optimal skin care, dietary regimen and assistance with changing the ostomy appliance.
Kamlakar Naidu, Urostomy patient said, “It is a great initiative organied by ConvaTec which helped us to better understand the precautions that need to be taken post stoma surgery. Such camps help us to express our concerns, which are otherwise difficult to share even with family and friends. This knowledge session was immensely beneficial and will definitely help all of us to improve the quality of our lives.”
The camp included examination of skin and stoma conditions that was followed by the consultation. During the session, Dr Nagabhushan mentioned that the cases of ostomy in India are growing and it affects more than 25,000 patients a year. He also discussed about some of the causes of stoma that are ostomy, gastrointestinal complications, cancer, urological disorders and radical cystectomy.
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