What is peristomal pyoderma gangrenousum?
Peristomal pyoderma gangrenousum is an uncommon skin disease that causes deep ulcers around the stoma. A stoma is a surgically created opening on the abdomen which allows stool or urine to exit the body.
How do members experience peristomal pyoderma gangrenousum?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with peristomal pyoderma gangrenousum*
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Pain
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Fatigue
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Nothing reported yet
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Anxious mood
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Nothing reported yet
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Depressed mood
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Nothing reported yet
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for peristomal pyoderma gangrenousum*
Who has peristomal pyoderma gangrenousum on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 0 | |
| 30s | 1 | |
| 40s | 0 | |
| 50s | 2 | |
| 60s | 1 | |
| 70+ | 0 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 0 | |
| Female | 5 |