What are some signs of an infected stoma?
Some common signs of an infected stoma may include:
- Pus-like discharge from the stoma
- Swelling
- Increasing redness (“angry” color)
- Rash or blisters around the stoma
- Unusuasl color changes
- Ongoing pain
If you think you may have a stoma infection or another concerning issue with your stoma, talk to your healthcare provider or ostomy nurse as soon as possible.
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