This topic is about managing granulomas on a new colostomy stoma. A person who has transitioned from an ileostomy to a colostomy after a hernia repair is dealing with a granuloma on their stoma. Although the granuloma is painless and rarely bleeds, they are looking for ways to shrink or remove it. Their stoma nurse recommended using silver nitrate, but they are curious about other suggestions from the community.

Here are some helpful insights and advice shared:

1. The person has ordered silver-nitrate sticks and is seeking guidance on how to use them effectively before their next nurse appointment. They have a few questions:
- How should the silver-nitrate sticks be applied? Is it as simple as rubbing them on the granuloma?
- Is there anything that needs to be wiped off after application?
- What color changes should be expected during the healing process, such as turning from white to black or grey?
- Does the application cause any pain?

2. Silver-nitrate sticks are available for purchase individually or in bulk on platforms like Amazon, and users have found them easy to apply.

3. One community member speculated whether wearing a too-tight hernia belt might contribute to the formation of granulomas. They noticed their granulomas developed eight months after colostomy surgery when they started using the belt.