Swelling Near Ostomy Site - Cause for Concern?

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Slow momma
Jul 05, 2013 3:16 am
I've had my ileostomy for 3 months now and yesterday when I was getting my wound care done they noticed I had swelling about 2 inches to the left of my ostomy site on my abdomen. I'm wondering if this is anything to be concerned over?? It's a little tender but don't throb or anything like that.. I have a lot of abdominal pain but that's from my surgeries. I don't see my doctor till next Monday and not sure if I Need to call in and report this....Anyone else have a problem like this??    Thanks, Barbara



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Past Member
Jul 06, 2013 11:56 am
If there is no pain, it could prob'ly wait till your appointment.
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