My 11-year-old daughter has been suffering from gastrointestinal issues for several years now, and recently went in for another test. From the results of this test, the doctor came out and told me that he wanted her to be admitted into the hospital to clean out her system, do a test that would show the contractions of her intestines, and also do a surgery that would be an ostomy that would place a button on her belly button so that she could push it and it would clean her system every day. That is all the information he gave us. I have looked up as much as I can, and have only found that it's not really a button, but a catheter I believe. Other than that, I have not found much information. She has not even been diagnosed with anything yet, but she has had so many painful problems and a lot of testing. I also have two younger daughters having the same problems and would like to know if anyone out there has any advice or information that would be helpful. I only have the free membership on here so not sure if I can reply, but would love to hear your thoughts. Thanks in advance.
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