The redness and swelling of the stoma after colon cancer surgery is caused by infection of the stoma, which can be treated with intravenous drip antibiotics.
1. The redness and swelling of the stoma after colon surgery, with painful red skin, can be wiped with penicillin ointment, one to two times a day. The first thing you need to do is to use your own medication, because some creams contain hormones that can affect the fit of the fistula to the skin and affect the recovery of the fistula.
2. The stoma should not be cleaned frequently after surgery for colon cancer, because frequent cleaning and wiping will stimulate the skin. If the skin of the fistula is red and swollen, wet gauze or paper towels can be used to absorb the dirt from the fistula, and the temperature of the water used to clean the skin around the fistula must be appropriate, not too high.
3. Colon cancer patients must pay attention to their diet after surgery because the fistula is an important detoxification organ, and if improper diet causes toxins to accumulate, it may have serious effects on the body.
Patients must be careful to protect the skin around the stoma and wash it with warm water and soap every day to keep it clean.
Colon cancer is prone to recurrence and needs to be reviewed regularly.