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| Ileostomy constipation? |
Sometimes they are blocked, with food, vegetable matter or stool. The stool coming thru the ileum is supposed to be liquid. You could insert a finger to probe it to see if there is a narrowing or b... |
| Anyone on here ever had an ileostomy takedown? |
I had radical radiation for high grade cancer and a colostomy takedown, more or less the same thing, I did not stop bleeding from the radiation for twenty one years. Even now at twenty three years ... |
| Ileostomy and bulimic? |
I am 28 with a temp loop ile so I know exactly how you feel. Having an ileostomy is so much harder than a colostomy (Ive had both) as the output is more liquid and frequent.
Im sure you are awar... |
| Have you had an ileostomy reversal? |
hi kay, I have an ileostomy due to crohns for 21 yrs.
Have you looked into calling the national Crohns & Colitis Foundation for answers to your questions. Their HQ is out of NYC and they have... |
| Has anyone with an ileostomy suffered from depression because of it? |
I feel very much for you. I had a colostomy bag in 1992. It was, as you said, depressing. I think what you need to do is look into yourself and see if you have yet truly accepted the fact that this... |
| Ileostomy problems? |
You need to speak to your surgeon or physician. This could be a lot of different things and it's hard to tell what the problem might be. Please seek medical advice. ... |
| Ileostomy blockage removal? |
Whereabouts is the blockage exactly? I found your question as 3 days ago I was in terrible pain from late evening, most of the way through the night, and some of the next day, after making the mist... |
| What causes the irritation around the ileostomy? What to do? |
Acid from your intestines irritates. There is a special cream to protect you. Ask your doctor. ... |
| What is a diverting loop ileostomy (double barrel)? |
its usually done to rest your bowels, like if you just underwent an operation. they'll incise part of your bowel and make a connection to the outside, so that stool passes out through a hole i... |
| Should I get my ileostomy reversed? |
As others have said, ultimately the decision is up to you. I've lived with my ileostomy (due to UC) for 31 years (got it when I was 10 years old) and never had a problem. I know many others wh... |
| I had a complete ileostomy. what i can't understand is why do i still have a unhealed place? |
Go to www.meetanostomate.com and ask someone on there. Good luck. ... |
| How do you change a ileostomy on an infant? what is involved? |
When you first see a stoma it can take some getting used to. To touch it it just feels like the inside of your mouth. It often bleeds when you touch it but this is a sign it is healthy.
Changing t... |
| Does anyone know how to stop/prevent wind noises in a loop-ileostomy..i'm grateful for any advice..? |
Ok, the first thing you should know is DO NOT try to prevent wind by not eating. Not eating just creates more gas.
There are certain foods that tend to create more gas for ostomates than others.... |
| Crohn's Disease - Ileostomy question? |
Try powdering the area before applying the new bag, and make sure he is using the skin protectant before the adhesive. Those should both help prevent the heat blisters and soothe the irritation fro... |
| What is a defunctioning ileostomy? |
hi, I am a crohn's patient who's had an ileostomy for 21 yrs. the term defunct means no longer in existence, operation, or use.
have you tried the crohns & colitis site or cld the... |
| I had my rectum removed and have a ileostomy, is it normal to feel like you have to go to the bathroom? |
It's called Phantom Rectal Pain. Just like a person who loses a limb can still feel it 'itch', so our body has to get used to the fact that it can't go to the loo in the old way... |
| I Need to have an ileostomy and want hear from others who have been through this and what to expect post op? |
I would go to the Colon Club site - www.colonclub.com and post your message on their message board. ... |
| Have just had a ileostomy reversal and am very nauseaus is this normal? |
It is normal after any surgery. However, keep an eye on it. If you don't start to feel better soon, then contact your doctor in the morning. Also, if you have extreme pain, or have a fever, ... |
| I have had an ileostomy for 22 years. I have alot of red irritation around the stoma. Should it be reconstruct |
You probably are not cutting the flange close enough to the bud. The flange needs to be cut and placed right next to the bud, so when the liquid comes from your ostomy, it doesnt irritate your ski... |
| Need help with ileostomy questions? |
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Right now, there are over a half million people living with ostomies in North America. Each year, there are over 100,000 ostomy operations. And most people are glad they had the... |
| I have an ileostomy.? |
Ask your 'stoma nurse' assuming you were allocated one when you had the surgery, if there is not one call the hospital and ask. I seem to remember a temp stoma cover could be fitted for a... |
| How ugly are ileostomy scars? |
Sure, the more important is to get out of your medical problem and once fully recovered, some reconstructive surgery can improve so much the little wounds that only you will always see them.
Reme... |
| I have an Ileostomy and I live in a warm area. The stickiness of the bag irritates me. Anyone have any ideas? |
i live in a hot, humid climate. ugh. is your bagging system fabric lined on the back? look into it. this should help tremendously, only thing is you have to dry really well after showering or you&#... |
| My ileostomy for the last couple of days will send bubbles up to the surface and watery what is this from? |
This could be colostomy diarrhea or simply due to a change in dietary intake. Also enteritis can be a cause.
Please follow your doctors advice and consult your stoma care nurse. ... |
| What causes stoma retraction in a loop ileostomy? and how can it be treated or prevented? |
My fiancee has a stoma as well for an ostomy. When his bowels are empty, his stoma retracts. try using a two piece ostomy wafer/bag set and i would recommend you use stoma paste to keep you from ... |
| Anyone out there that has an ileostomy+having any problems with it? |
What type of problems are you having? Are you talking about leakage from around your flange?
For tips and product info check the companies web sites.
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www.convetec.com
www.col... |
| Should compensation be claimed for peritonitis? |
As you describe it, it sounds like you have a legitimate case. ... |
| What is Gabapentin used for? |
Gabapentin was originally used for treatment of epilepsy, but is more widely used for pain relief and was approved to be used for pain caused by various neuropathies (such as shingles) in 2002. Off... |
| Hirschprung`s disease? |
My little boy was very early and suffered tummy problems almost from birth. At one point Hirschprung's disease was suspected altough luckily this was found not to be the case.
The cause was n... |
| What is the usual time for a check up after a bowel resection due to cancer? |
Call your surgeon. usually a quick wound check and review of bowel habits is all you need between 4 and 8 weeks post op unless you have any problems. Hopefully, the fact that you are asking here ... |
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