Discolored Area on Ileostomy Opening - Any Thoughts?

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Shash
Feb 09, 2014 1:27 am
Hi all,

I noticed this morning that I have a discolored area at the opening of my ileostomy;  it is a small brown/gray area (not discolored from any residual output)

There is no pain or any other issue.  

Any thoughts??

Thanks

S
ron in mich
Feb 09, 2014 3:56 am
hi shash i would contact your doctor or surgeon and have them take a look at it, if your stoma isnt a beefy red color it isnt getting a good blood supply.  good luck
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Shash
Feb 09, 2014 1:02 pm
Ron,

Yes, that is what I was thinking.  I will give the surgeon a call tomorrow.

It is very strange as the whole stoma is beefy red except for that one small spot;  a  definite change!

Best

S
Mrs.A
Feb 12, 2014 5:13 pm
Well Shash,

What did the doctor say? Did you need a prescription or any medication? Is everything ok? Keep us in the light!