I had an illeostomy for 3 yrs. Parastomal hernia repaired and now I have a colostomy. I have developed a granuloma on my stoma. It doesn't hurt and doesn't bleed much at all but im wondering if anyone can suggest a way to help get rid of them or at least make it smaller. Never happened with my illeostomy. I've been told silver nitrate applied by my stoma nurse is the only treatment but I figured it couldn't hurt to ask anyone here as this site has been so helpful to me.
jalrein
Nov 15, 2024 1:38 am
w30bob
Nov 15, 2024 1:52 am
Hi jal,
You need to get yourself a silver nitrate stick or two. You can find them on Amazon, and you can buy them individually or in any number. Easy-peasy.
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jalrein
Nov 15, 2024 3:51 am
Reply to w30bob
Omg, thanks. I didn't know. This is why I'm always going to this site 1st for help. The people here are the most helpful EVER!!!
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Shamrock
Nov 15, 2024 5:15 am
I made my ileostomy granuloma gradually disappear by not doing what was irritating it.
Which was namely having my ostomy belt on way too tight, trying to prevent leaks.
Karliegirl33
Nov 17, 2024 3:23 pm
Reply to Shamrock
Hi Shamrock!
Glad to have come across your post. I wonder if wearing my hernia belt too tight has caused granulomas on my stoma. I never had that problem before and am 8 months out from colostomy surgery.
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jalrein
Nov 20, 2024 11:35 am
Reply to w30bob
Bob, did you or do you know how the silver nitrate sticks work? I ordered some but don't know what to do. I have an appt with a stoma nurse next week and was wondering the process. If I try it beforehand do I just rub it on the granuloma? I googled and it just said how the granuloma will go from white to black/grey and then slowly fall off but it didn't say if I should expect anything else. Do I wipe it after? Does it hurt? I'm asking alot of you i know but you gave a great suggestion and I was hoping you did this yourself. Thanks so much.....