dry skin

[Psale339]

I am new to this list but I do have a strange problem. I had an ostomy 2 yrs ago and recently the skin on be bum hurts and gets red. I cn't figure out what to do for this or what causes it. I am handicapped and unable to walk around a lot which I am sure does not help. Just wondering if anyone has any ideas. I understand this might not have anything to do with the ostomy but I am not sure. Thanks in advance

[ot dave]

Hi Psale,
Sounds like you might be developing a pressure ulcer. Stating that you are disabled leads me to think that you may be spending too much time in positions that create pressure that cuts off blood flow to the skin in that area, leading to the symptoms that you are describing. You can do a google search on pressure ulcer/bed sores/decubitus, and you'll likely find the information that you are looking for. But, as always, I'm not a doctor, and you should obviously consult your physician for issues like this. Hope that helps some.

David