Colostomy is a surgical procedure in which an opening is formed by drawing the healthy end of the large intestine or colon by an incision in the anterior abdominal wall and then suturing and setting it into place. This helps the patient in better bowel motions through the stoma and collected in special disposable colostomy bag, which fits over the stoma and sticks to the skin. Colostomy can be permanent or temporary, as colostomy can be reversed by joining two ends together. Colostomy bags market is gaining traction due to increasing prevalence of diseases such as irritable bowel syndrome, multiple sclerosis, Crohn’s disease and cancer. Besides these colostomy can be performed due to birth defects or accidental injury. The broad spectrum regarding the causes for the disease is expected to favor the growth in colostomy bags market in the near future.