Charlie Ryan, 37, was living with a number of different gut health issues, which saw her going to the toilet up to 40 times a day, but having her bowel removed and an ostomy bag fitted has been life ...
A stoma is a hole (opening) made in the skin in front of your neck to allow you to breathe. It is at the base of your neck. Through this hole, air enters and leaves your windpipe (trachea) and lungs.