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Ostomy: Adapting to life after colostomy, ileostomy or urostomy
Ostomy | Last Active: Mar 24 1:09pm | Replies (419)Comment receiving replies
I have a yeast infection around my stoma and surrounding skin. My Ostomy nurse and doctor prescribed the following treatment:
1. Rx for Fluconazole 100 mg Tablet – 1 tablet per day for 7 days.
2. Antifungal Powder with Miconazole Nitrate 2% - rub all over infected area twice a day and when changing appliance. Use barrier spray over powder.
This treatment hasn't worked very well. Has anyone experienced this problem and successfully treated the symptoms? Thank you.
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@hanseron Sounds like your doctor has a good plan. Be sure the site is dry all the time. Yeast loves damp, dark places! What has your doctor said about the lack of improvement?
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I have and used both meds. I find the best is showering as much as possible and using a sealant that comes in a green packet. Other than that as few products as possible .