Tag: uc
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Ostomy 101 – Prolapses with Chris Gray
TW – There are pictures of a stoma prolapse included in this post. I am not a medical professional – please see your specialist if you are experiencing issues with your ostomy. What is a Prolapsed Stoma? Sometimes, the bowel can extend in length from the stomal opening – anywhere from 2-3cm to over 10cm.…
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An Interview With… Danny Callaghan AKA DC vs UC
Happy new year! I hope everyone reading had a lovely Christmas and Covid didn’t spoil too many plans! I had a fab time with the boys and other family members – as my Aunty and Uncle had come down with Covid we also saw the return of the video chat family quizzes which were a…
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Ostomy 101 – What is Panproctocolectomy/Barbie Butt Surgery
As you may know, I have recently had a bit of an extended break from blogging due to having had more surgery for my Crohn’s Disease. On Wednesday June 16th I had panproctocolectomy surgery. Many people will have no clue what that is, so I thought I would write a post explaining the ins and…
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IBD – Is It Crohn’s Or Colitis?
I see so many posts from people who don’t know which type of IBD they have or saying they have both – which just is not possible! I thought I would do a post to explain the two diseases and the differences between them. I understand how confusing diagnosis is, and the doctor’s often don’t…
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#tubieweek – What Is A Tubie?
Good morning and welcome to #tubieweek here on The Spoonie Mummy! This week I will be posting blogs and videos (check out the YouTube channel for The Spoonie Mummy) all about tube feeding and TPN. What Is Tube/TPN Feeding? Crohns disease has wide ranging effects on the body – it is not just a ‘pooing’…
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