explaining. biology on Instagram: "People may require a colostomy bag when a portion of the large intestine is removed or needs time to heal. During this procedure, a stoma—an opening created on the abdomen—allows waste to exit the body. Colostomies are commonly performed due to conditions such as colorectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, or injuries affecting the colon or rectum. The colostomy bag is securely attached to the stoma to collect waste. How it works: A colostomy is a surgical p