STD Concerns with an Ileostomy: Risks and Precautions

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hotstuff
Oct 30, 2012 8:13 pm

I don't have any STDs but was wondering now that I have an ileostomy if there is any that would cause me particular problems with my stoma.

Maybe I am worrying too much but was unsure if things like herpes or even crabs would get under the adhesive part of the pouch, possibly on the stoma itself and be a lot more difficult to deal with than if they were just on the skin in a normal person.

I don't really want to live the life of a monk to avoid this happening so I thought I'd ask.

Bill
Nov 01, 2012 6:42 am
Very helpful
Hello hotstuff.

  Good question.  I don't know the answer but you are a 'normal person'.  Most 'normal' people just get on with their lives and engage activities that may or may no be  be 'risky'.

I'm  a firm believer in taking opportunities as they arise and, as you say, you don't want to live the life of a monk - so go for it!

Best wishes  Bill
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WOUNDED DOE
Nov 05, 2012 7:33 am

Hmmm... I have never heard of any such problems. That would be a good question for a health care provider, but the chances would likely be slim that you would have trouble. However, I am not qualified to answer; I can only add that I have never heard of it happening. I'm clean and healthy in that way too and intend to stay that way... even though you speak of an activity I gave up, I still encourage my friends to be careful out there
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