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Is Ostomy contagious?

Is Ostomy transmitted from person to person? Is Ostomy contagious? What are the routes of contagion? People with experience in Ostomy help solve this question.

Is Ostomy contagious?

Ostomy is not contagious. It is a surgical procedure that creates an opening in the body to allow waste to leave the body when the normal route is not possible. It is commonly performed for individuals with certain medical conditions. Ostomy does not involve any transfer of infectious agents and cannot be transmitted from one person to another. It is important to understand that ostomy is a medical procedure and not a contagious condition.



Is Ostomy contagious?


Ostomy is not a contagious condition. It is a surgical procedure that involves creating an opening in the abdomen to allow waste to leave the body when the normal route is not possible. This procedure is typically performed for individuals who have certain medical conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease, colorectal cancer, or birth defects affecting the digestive system.


Ostomy does not involve any infectious agents or pathogens that can be transmitted from one person to another. It is a result of a surgical intervention and is not caused by a contagious disease. Therefore, it is important to understand that ostomy is not contagious and cannot be spread through contact or close proximity with someone who has undergone the procedure.


It is crucial to provide accurate information about ostomy to dispel any misconceptions or fears that may arise. People with ostomies should not be stigmatized or treated differently due to misunderstandings about the condition. It is important to promote understanding and support for individuals living with ostomies, as they often face unique challenges in their daily lives.


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No definitely not....it is a condition due to something going wrong with your bowel.

Posted Sep 8, 2017 by ShelleyMLC 2502
No an ostomy is not contagious you cannot catch it from another person

Posted Sep 8, 2017 by Laura 2001
No. An ostomy is a surgically created stoma, not a disease that can be caught.

Posted Dec 17, 2017 by Sophie 100
No, an ostomy is not contagious.

Posted Feb 24, 2019 by Dawn 2500

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