Colostomy, Surgery FAQ - Page 3

What should I do if I experience abdominal pain after colorectal cancer surgery? Hello Doctor: My father is unable to pass gas or have bowel movements, and his abdomen is swollen. A few days ago, I noticed a hard, swollen area slightly to the right of his abdomen, but we don'...

What should be done if there is an intestinal obstruction after rectal cancer surgery? Dear Doctor, My father is in the terminal stage of rectal cancer. Initially, he received radiation and chemotherapy at Kaohsiung Medical University for a period of time. Later, the doctor info...

What should I do if I experience abdominal pain after colorectal cancer surgery? I would like to consult the attending physician in the colorectal surgery department at your hospital. My father has progressed from stage III to stage IV rectal cancer. He has been receiving radiati...

Colostomy My mother-in-law has had a colostomy for over seven years. Recently, the stoma became inflamed and retracted. The doctor mentioned that a new stoma needs to be created in the small intestine. Under what circumstances is it necessary to create a stoma in the small intest...

Colovaginal fistula Dear Dr. Hou Yong-ji, My mother-in-law is in her sixties and underwent surgery last year for stage III rectal cancer, which involved resection and the creation of a temporary colostomy, followed by six months of chemotherapy. During the process of reversing ...

Anal fistula, colostomy? My father was hospitalized for a neurological issue and underwent surgery. Postoperatively, he experienced bowel problems and has four anal fistulas, so we were advised to consider a colostomy. It has been two weeks since the surgery, and he had not had a...

Bowel movement issues! Urgent question!! Hello, Director Lin: I accidentally discovered that my father's underwear had some fecal leakage on the back, and there seemed to be some stool seepage onto the bed while he was napping (he only wears boxers while sleeping, and he is ...

Please consult about rectal issues? Your question: Hello Doctor: Two years ago, I started experiencing bowel movements that resembled flat chewing gum and were difficult to pass. Six months ago, I was unable to have a bowel movement for about 15 days and had to undergo a temporar...

Anal issues Hello Doctor: Two years ago, I started experiencing bowel movements that resembled flat chewing gum and were difficult to pass. Six months ago, I was unable to have a bowel movement for about 15 days and had to undergo a temporary colostomy. To this day, whether stand...

Rectovaginal fistula Hello Doctor: Several years ago, I experienced vaginal flatulence, which surprised me. After researching, I found that it might be a rectovaginal fistula. If that is the case, is treatment necessary? If left untreated, could there be any long-term consequence...

Can I have sexual intercourse after surgery? I was involved in a car accident last August and underwent an ileostomy (removal of a necrotic portion of the colon). In mid-January of this year, I had an intestinal anastomosis surgery, and my recovery has been generally good since t...

Issues related to colostomy in rectal cancer? My father, who is 62 years old, was diagnosed with rectal cancer about the size of a 50 NT dollar coin. He underwent surgery around May 20, and there was no spread to the lymph nodes, so he did not receive radiation therapy. The stoma...

Artificial anus My father underwent surgery for rectal cancer on October 16, 2000, and it has been a month and a half since then. He experiences significant pain every time he has a bowel movement. I would like to ask Dr. Wang if this phenomenon is normal. If it is not normal, wh...

Artificial anus I was diagnosed with rectal cancer in April, and the cancer cells were removed without affecting the lymph nodes. The doctor created a colostomy at the site of the normal anus. Is this more inconvenient? If the urinary system is affected and causes urinary inconti...