What is parastomal hernia?

A parastomal hernia is an incisional hernia in which a portion of the abdomen protrudes through an opening in the abdominal wall due to an ostomy formation.

How do members experience parastomal hernia?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with parastomal hernia*

*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 parastomal hernia*

Who has parastomal hernia on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 0
30s 1
40s 1
50s 2
60s 2
70+ 0

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 3
Female 3