How can my 3.3 year old son manage swelling post colostomy?

Question

Hi doctor,

My boy baby's age is 3 years 3 months. His colostomy opening was done just after the birth (in three days), and colostomy closure was done at the age of 1 year 7 months. Baby was fine till the last week. He was now having difficulty passing stool and swelling in the lower left abdomen. Swelling is just like a small ball. Stool softener medicine was given with some antacid. I have attached picture of the colostomy site. Please help.

Answer 1

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I have seen the image (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity), suture site looks fine. Is the child passing gas? Is there any tenderness while you touch the abdomen? Is there any distension? Is he vomiting? Why was colostomy done? Please answer the questions so that I can guide you accordingly.

I hope this has helped you.

Please feel free to reach out to me again for further queries.

Thank you.

Answer 2

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

As the baby is passing stool no need to worry, it will settle. However, see for the danger signs as I had mentioned vomiting, not passing stool, or abdominal distension. It would help if you tried a high-fiber diet. Give more water. If it does not improve after three days, take a USG (ultrasonography) abdomen. Please get back if you have further queries.

I hope this has helped you.

Please feel free to reach out to me again for further queries.

Thank you.