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Any surgical procedure carries risks. Possible complications after ileostomy include: Bleeding inside your small intestine or from your stoma. Damage to nearby organs. Infection. Not being able to absorb enough nutrients from food. Intestinal blockage due to scar tissue.
The routine care and management of common issues and complications of stoma creation are reviewed here. The types and indications, and principles of ostomy construction and reversal, are discussed separately.
Possible complications of an ileostomy. As with any operation, complications can happen during or after an ileostomy. Your doctor will explain the risks to you before the procedure. Infection. There's a small chance that the wound around your ileostomy could become infected. This is usually treated with antibiotics. Dehydration
Certain complications are specific to ileostomy procedures. Some of the potential problems that can occur after getting a stoma include: Peristomal dermatitis : The area around the stoma is called the peristomal skin.
An ileostomy is associated with multiple complications that may frequently or persistently affect the life of ostomates. All healthcare professionals should have knowledge of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of ileostomy complications.
If you have a large intestine problem that can’t be treated with medications, you might need an ileostomy. Learn about the procedure and reasons it may be needed.
If you have a colostomy or ileostomy, you'll find that various foods affect your digestive tract differently. Just as some foods gave you gas before your surgery, you'll likely experience gas with certain foods now that you have an ostomy.