Really pale pink stoma?
Shadowchick27
freedancer
Sounds kinda exotic! I think as long as it isn't bleeding or black and is not itching or uncomfortable, it will be OK!
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Mine changes colour according to its own whimsical sense of humour. I've seen it pale, dark,(almost black) brownish, and mushroom shades. Sometimes I look at it and think |I might have gangreen. Usually it is rose-red but who knows? tomorrow things could change again. It's as Freedancer says, as long as it isn't bleeding-it's probably okay.
NJ Bain
Shadowchick27,
Pale and pink could mean it's not getting an adequate blood supply. Make sure the hole for your stoma is not cutting off the blood supply. I would call my ET nurse or doctor if I were you. I also found this.
https://www.verywellhealth.com/signs-of-a-problem-with-your-stoma-3156886
Let us know if you're okay.
Bain
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