Hello, my husband has had an ostomy since August this year, and three days ago, I noticed on the right side of his stoma, it feels/looks like there is a golf ball-sized protrusion under his skin. What could be the cause? I researched and it mentioned a hernia. I will call the doctor tomorrow for an appointment to check. Is there anyone here with the same situation on how to cure or how to get rid of it? How can it be prevented from becoming worse? Thank you.

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