CT Scan Shows Blockage Near Ileostomy

My gastro doctor says there could be scar tissue that may need to be operated on and removed. Has anyone had a partial blockage condition of the ileostomy?

Martles, may I ask what your symptoms were that led you to this CAT scan? For several years, I've often had pain after I eat. It goes away with the dispelling of gas. I've often wondered about scar tissue but was never told I have it.

Yep, last November. I had a couple of narrowings due to scar tissue resulting in partial blockage with pretty uncomfortable symptoms. I feel much better since I took care of it.

When I had a procedure about 5 years ago, the tissue was cleared in the doctor's office suite and took less than an hour or so. The results were good; symptoms subsided after a few days and haven't reoccurred. I hope whatever goes well for you.

Hi Martles, yes I had that problem after battling Crohn's and inflammation causing scarring. I had resection surgery a few years ago, and also my stoma moved from the right to the left side.

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I had a blockage with my ileostomy, and they put an NG tube in me and gave me no food for 4 days, and it cleared up on its own after that. I was lucky. But when I had my hernia repair, there was a lot of scar tissue that they had to remove. I am still recovering from that. I had incisional hernias and a parastomal hernia repaired on May 15th. It still hurts. And by all means, if you have surgery, don't sneeze. Or hold your gut tightly when you do. Otherwise, you will be in a world of pain!

After my ileostomy surgery, the hospital sent me home with a pillow—just a regular pillow. The nurse told me if I had to sneeze or cough, to hold the pillow to my belly. It did help!

Thanks for responding. What procedure did they need to do to remove the scar tissue? Surgery at the stoma?

L