So you'd like to know how much calcium you actually need in your daily diet? You may have heard of the Recommended Dietary Intake for Australians (RDI's) which are an indication of how much of certain nutrients you need per day. Specifically for calcium, how much you need depends on your age and gender:
Short-term food restrictions tend to be associated more with ileostomies than with colostomies. The foods that cause the most concern are those containing cellulose: the natural fibre, or skeleton, that holds fruits, vegetables, nuts, and grains together.
Colostomies-and resulting colostomy bags-are used to help patients who have problems with their colons. Diseases which can lead to a person having a colostomy include bowel cancer, IBDs such as Crohnâs and colitis, and diverticulitis. By diverting waste away, the colostomy bag can allow irritated or inflamed areas of the colon to heal.