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What Causes Swollen Area Behind The Urostomy Bag?
Question: HI MY MOTHER HAS A urostomy and suddenly noticed that behind the bag the area has become swollen and quite large
Brief Answer:
Blockage of normal flow to urostoma...infection to consider...
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I have just received your query regarding your mother's problem.
You are reporting that:
- your mother is 90 years old
- urostomy for 48 years till not
- current problems: behind the bag the area has become swollen and large
This means that the urostoma is not working well. Something (obstacle) is blocking the normal flow. Further evaluation is required by her caring doctor as infection should be ruled out too.
You can send a photo of the affected/swollen area to me for further evaluation.
Thank you.
Dr.Albana
Blockage of normal flow to urostoma...infection to consider...
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I have just received your query regarding your mother's problem.
You are reporting that:
- your mother is 90 years old
- urostomy for 48 years till not
- current problems: behind the bag the area has become swollen and large
This means that the urostoma is not working well. Something (obstacle) is blocking the normal flow. Further evaluation is required by her caring doctor as infection should be ruled out too.
You can send a photo of the affected/swollen area to me for further evaluation.
Thank you.
Dr.Albana
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