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Colostomy Done. Advise?
Hello, I'm a 35 year old female who has had a colostomy for almost 7 years now. It is very important to wash my hands regularly after trips to the restroom because I am in such close contact with stool regularly. Is it possible to get conjunctivitis from myself if I happen to miss anything on my hands? Or has my body already created an immunity to whatever bacteria has already passed through? Interested to know....
Thu, 20 Jun 2013
Hello,
The possible causes for getting frequent conjunctivitis need not always be through your infected hand. There are external causes also other than your hand.
Conjunctivitis may be due to
Viruses, Bacteria, Irritants such as shampoos, dirt, smoke, and pool chlorine, Allergies, like dust, pollen and allergy. Sometime contagious sudden spread is also possible.
Once you get conjunctivitis consult an ophthalmologist and get it clear regarding the possible cause
Developing immunity to particular organism is good for health – like vaccination
Best wishes
The possible causes for getting frequent conjunctivitis need not always be through your infected hand. There are external causes also other than your hand.
Conjunctivitis may be due to
Viruses, Bacteria, Irritants such as shampoos, dirt, smoke, and pool chlorine, Allergies, like dust, pollen and allergy. Sometime contagious sudden spread is also possible.
Once you get conjunctivitis consult an ophthalmologist and get it clear regarding the possible cause
Developing immunity to particular organism is good for health – like vaccination
Best wishes
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