Read on for step-by-step directions on how to change your ileostomy pouch.

You need to take care of your stoma and the skin around it (peristomal skin). That means keeping the stoma and the skin clean. It also means protecting the skin from moisture and contact with stool. This helps prevent skin problems and odor.

Read on to learn more about the colon, including some helpful diagrams.

Your doctor may prescribe medicine to help control your Crohn’s disease. Medicine can help reduce symptoms. It won’t cure Crohn’s disease, but it can help improve your quality of life.

If you have sleep apnea, you may be able to use a mouthpiece to help you breathe right and sleep well.

Here is what to expect during a home sleep apnea study.

Know what to expect after surgery for sleep apnea.

Vegetables are a major source of fiber. They're also packed with vitamins needed for health and growth.

You don't have to eat a special diet just because you've had a colostomy. But you may need to be more aware of foods that cause gas or odor and foods that make your stool too runny or too hard.

Grains (also known as starches) make up foods, such as bread, pasta, rice, cereal, and tortillas. Grains provide iron, B vitamins, and other nutrients the body needs to function. And they give your body fiber, which helps your digestion.