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What do you suggest if my father has an ostomy (stoma) and has been vomitting.?

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Dr. Creighton Wright answered

Specializes in surgery

See surgeon: May be obstructed and needs exam to be certain. Depends on prior diagnosis.

Dr Munshower and 6 doctors agreed

Answered 7/26/2014

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