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I had a blow out. Skin irriated. Talked to the nurse, she thinks its a yeast infection. Will send her pictures after next change. Has anyone had this problem before.
Thanks
Daanders
Apr 23, 2020 8:51 pm
iMacG5
Apr 24, 2020 1:43 am
Hi Daanders. I think lots of us have gotten yeast infections, and we've dealt with them in various ways. Your WOCN is probably the best person to guide you through this. All I can offer at this time is to keep the affected area as dry as possible. If it really bothers you or if you think it's growing, get the pictures to the nurse sooner.
Let us know how it goes.
Respectfully,
Mike
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newyorktorque
Apr 24, 2020 1:52 am
Yes. I first went to my PCP to do a swab test to verify infection / type. Then I went to the ostomy clinic.
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Pinkie pooh
Apr 25, 2020 10:27 pm
I had an yeast infection & my surgeon is who I spoke with about it & he gave me a perscription for an antibiotic to heal it, after that I always with every change use stome powder & I havent had an infection again. I've had my colostomy for a little more than 4 1/2 years. I wear a 2pc appliance & it will last 5 to 7 days unless I get in the heat & start sweating then it has to be changed at that time.