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Suggest Treatment For Swelling After A Permanent Colostomy

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Posted on Mon, 2 Mar 2015
Question: I have a permant colostomy and I am very swollen around the site and I also have it on the other side where I once had a colostomy and a ileostomy hard and tender at the site what could be causing this
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Answered by Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (6 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Additional information required

Detailed Answer:
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Dear Ms

Going by description of symptoms, possibility of inflammation of stoma needs to be considered. Exact diagnosis will depend on clinical examination.

It would be very helpful if you could provide me following additional information for me to be able to assist you

1. Is the Stoma functioning well? ( Is there stools coming out adequately from stoma?)

2. Is there redness in skin surrounding stoma?

3. Do you have associated pain in abdomen?

4. Is there any bulge surrounding stoma?

Also providing clinical photograph of stoma will be very helpful.

Awaiting your response


Take Care

Best Regards
Dr Deepak Kaltari
Consultant Surgeon
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (39 minutes later)
I am not sure what you are saying to me about the disclaimer also I was not to pleased with your attitude yes I have redness in the skin surrounding the stoma I have associated pain in the abdomen yes I have a big bulge on both sides where I once had a ileostomy and a colostomy
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Answered by Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Possibility of Peristomal Herniation needs to be considered

Detailed Answer:
Dear Ms

Going by the description provided it is likely to peristomal excoriation. Possibility of parastomal hernia also needs to be considered if there is bulging of area surrounding the stoma especially during the act like coughing which increases intrabdominal pressure.

I would suggest you the following

1. Local application of barrier ointment like Dr XXXXXXX Zinc oxide paste surrounding the stoma where there is excoriation will help relive the inflammation. Also Coloplast paste can also be used

2. Antispasmodic like Drotavarin will provide relief from abdominal pain.

3. Thorough clinical examination from physician to rule out Peristomal Herniation


Do get back to me if you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.

Wishing you and your family a very happy and healthy life.


Take care

Best regards
Dr Deepak
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Suggest Treatment For Swelling After A Permanent Colostomy

Brief Answer: Additional information required Detailed Answer: Hi Welcome to Healthcare-Magic Greetings of the day Dear Ms Going by description of symptoms, possibility of inflammation of stoma needs to be considered. Exact diagnosis will depend on clinical examination. It would be very helpful if you could provide me following additional information for me to be able to assist you 1. Is the Stoma functioning well? ( Is there stools coming out adequately from stoma?) 2. Is there redness in skin surrounding stoma? 3. Do you have associated pain in abdomen? 4. Is there any bulge surrounding stoma? Also providing clinical photograph of stoma will be very helpful. Awaiting your response Take Care Best Regards Dr Deepak Kaltari Consultant Surgeon