A young veterinary surgeon forced to have a stoma bag fitted at the age of just 25 because of an agonising bowel condition says the surgery she dreaded has given her back her life. Emma Huntley ...

This is particularly true when it comes to re-engaging with a ‘normal’ life. Chronic illnesses, particularly invisible ones, are not always accommodated and there is pervasive shame and embarrassment ...

You may not know the word for it, but odds are you've seen a stoma bag before. But while these pouches can be lifesavers for people with certain health conditions, there's a lot the general public ...