A bulge in the skin around your stoma. Skin color changes from normal pink or red to pale, bluish purple, or black. A rash around the stoma that is red, or red with bumps – this may be due to a skin infection or sensitivity, or even leakage.

What does a healthy stoma look like?

A healthy stoma is pinkish-red and moist. Your stoma should stick out slightly from your skin. It is normal to see a little mucus. Spots of blood or a small amount of bleeding from your stoma is normal.

What is stoma necrosis?

Stoma necrosis is an early postoperative complication resulting from inadequate stomal blood supply that can occur in up to 13% of ostomates. 4 5. Stoma necrosis is most commonly associated with colostomies, emergent operations, and obesity.

How is stoma necrosis treated?

A two-piece appliance will allow more frequent application of powder to speed up the process. Keeping the stoma warm and staying active can help increase blood flow. For more extensive necrosis, for example if the ischaemic damage is more than 2cm in depth, the necrosis may require surgical excision.

How do you know if you have a blockage with a stoma?

You will know when you have a blockage as your bag will be empty when usually it is filling up. Another symptom in addition to your output slowing down is stomach-ache. You may start to feel waves of cramping and abdominal pain, which may worsen if the symptoms you experience are unresolved.

Is having a stoma considered a disability?

For those of us with a stoma and underlying medical conditions then PIP (Personal Independence Payment) may well be a thing that you may be able to claim. For those who arent aware, PIP is a disability benefit that can be claimed even if you work. It is a benefit that is not means-tested.