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Question
Hello doctor,
Can I ask how the skin around the artificial anus is red, swollen and slightly ulcerated? Thanks for the advice doctor.
Nguyen Xuan Truong (1987)
Answer
Answered by Master. Doctor Nguyen Thai Binh - General Surgery Department, Vinmec Ha Long International General Hospital.
Hello,
With the question “How is the skin around the artificial anus swollen red and slightly ulcerated? , please be answered as follows:
The phenomenon of skin around the colostomy that is red, swollen and slightly ulcerated can completely appear, especially if it is a colostomy in the small intestine, due to the impact of digestive juices. chemicals and waste in direct contact.
To improve the condition of the skin, which is red, swollen and slightly ulcerated around the stoma, you need to clean it with soap, dry it, apply more zinc oxide ointment daily, and change the colostomy bag. cases, ... sometimes it is necessary to use more antibiotics to fight infections.
In case you are too worried, you can make an appointment with a Gastroenterology specialist near your place of residence or work to be examined and treated as soon as possible.
If you still have questions about the skin around the colostomy being red, swollen and slightly ulcerated, you can go to the hospital of Vinmec Health System to have it checked. Thank you for trusting and sending questions to Vinmec. Wishing you lots of health.
Best regards!
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