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Learning about urostomy

How do I take care of my urostomy?

Living with a urostomy may feel new at first, but with clear guidance it quickly becomes more manageable. Understanding how a urostomy works, how it fits into daily life and which supplies to use helps you develop confidence and independence. Over time, caring for your urostomy becomes natural and you can continue enjoying an active lifestyle without limitations.

What is a urostomy?

A urostomy is a type of stoma, a small surgical opening created on your abdomen, that allows urine to leave your body. To create it, a small segment of the small intestine is usually used. One end of this segment is attached to your urinary tract, while the other end is brought to the surface of your abdomen. As there is no closing mechanism, urine flows almost continuously into a stoma bag designed for this purpose.

Why It Is Needed

You may need a urostomy if your bladder has been removed or no longer works properly. Other reasons can include injuries, neurological conditions that affect bladder function, or complications from previous treatments.

Whatever the reason, a urostomy is created to allow urine to leave your body. It’s a step taken to protect your well‑being and help you move forward with greater ease and confidence.

Temporary or permanent

In most cases, an urostomy is permanent because the bladder has been surgically removed. In some situations, such as certain operations or in children who are still growing, a urostomy can be temporary.

How does a urostomy work and what sort of output can it have?

Living with a urostomy means your body works in a slightly different way. Instead of storing urine in the bladder and releasing it voluntarily, urine now drains continuously through the stoma into a specially designed bag.

How your body functions with a urostomy

Your kidneys continue to produce urine just as before. The only change is the final step:

Urine leaves your body through the stoma
It flows continuously into a urostomy bag, which you empty when needed.
You no longer control urination in the traditional way because there is no storage or closing mechanism.

What urostomy output looks like

The appearance of your urine remains largely the same as before surgery. However, because the stoma is made from a small bowel segment, you may notice:

Small amounts of mucus in the urine (this is normal, as the bowel naturally produces mucus).
Continuous urine flow throughout the day.

Your hydration, diet and medications can also influence the color and amount of your urine, just as they did before you had a urostomy.

How do I choose the right bag for my urostomy?

Special stoma bags with a drainage tap are designed for urostomies, allowing you to empty urine easily without replacing the entire bag. Together with your stoma nurse, you’ll find the solution that fits your needs best. B. Braun offers stoma bags with a very easy-to-use opening and closing system that allows you to know whether the bag is open or closed simply by touch. Each box includes one urostomy connector for each bag, and the bags are equipped with an anti-reflux system.

Learn more

Your urostomy is just one part of your life. With the right support, you can continue living fully, freely and without limitations.

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Questions you might have about urostomy

Yes. Urostomy bags include an anti‑reflux valve to prevent urine from flowing back toward the stoma and a drainage tap with open/close positions to allow easy and hygienic emptying. These features help reduce the risk of infection and improve day‑to‑day comfort.

Urostomy bags are designed for continuous urine drainage, so they must be emptied regularly throughout the day using the drainage tap. Replacement frequency depends on the specific system, but the baseplate (for two‑piece systems) may stay on for multiple days, while the bag is emptied as needed.

Yes. Many urostomy bags include a universal connector that attaches to a night drainage bag, ensuring continuous and comfortable flow during sleep without needing to empty the pouch overnight.

As with all stomas, proper skin care is essential. Ensure the baseplate fits securely, check for leaks and use skin‑friendly materials, such as soft, flexible wafers, that adapt to body contours. Maintaining a good seal prevents irritation from continuous urine exposure.