A 29-year-old female asked:
I just had a colostomy bag surgery in dec and tried to have sex for first time. it's horribly painful and can't penetrate. why? what can i do?
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Dr. Kirpal Singhanswered
General Surgery 26 years experience
Need to see ur PCP: You have to be examined to make sure there is nothing physically wrong i.e., ulcer/infection etc. It may just be hormonal and lubrication issue but you need to see your doctor.
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A 43-year-old female asked:
Hello, I recently watched the episode on the doctors about rectovaginal fistula. I have been suffering with this for three years. I have had five surgeries and no success. The last doctor suggested a colostomy bag. I am 43 and I do not want to do that. My
Dr. Michael Moffaanswered
Colon and Rectal Surgery 30 years experience
Difficult problem: Fistulas can be caused by birth trauma, diverticulitis, inflammatory bowel disease or anal rectal abscess. They are treated very differently depending... Read More
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A member asked:
What is surgery for colostomy reversal called? Is surgery to reverse a colostomy called colostomy reversal surgery?
Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
Yes : Yes & laparoscopic colostomy reversal is when it is done through a scope.
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A 27-year-old female asked:
I have to go to surgery colostomy closure.What to expect after surgery?What should be my diet after surgery?Thank you
Dr. Donald Colantinoanswered
Internal Medicine 63 years experience
Follow advice: Following colostomy closure, i think it's a good practice to avoid very harsh roughage(nuts, popcorn, etc) until your bowel movements return to normal... Read More
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A 39-year-old female asked:
Does surgery of primary cancer of the rectosigmoid junction require a colostomy?
Dr. Scott Moonanswered
Radiation Oncology 32 years experience
Very unlikely: The rectosigmoid junction is well above the anal sphincter. Colostomy becomes more likely as the primary tumor gets closer to the anus.
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A 24-year-old member asked:
Should I follow a special diet after colostomy surgery?
Dr. Mark Hoepfneranswered
Surgery 41 years experience
Not usually: Once you have fully healed, then a regular diet should be fine. Some really stringy foods such as celery can bother some people, and some foods such a... Read More
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