Swelling Near Ostomy Site - Cause For Concern?

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

Hope everyone had a safe and happy 4th today!! I got to see my son that lives about 2 hours away. What a blessing! Had a cookout. Rained nearly all day. They had to do the grills in the rain lol! It's pouring hard out now....we've had enough rain....

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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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Swelling Near Ostomy Site - Cause for Concern?

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