- Fever, vomiting, or diarrhea
- Skin around the stoma site is red, discolored, or raw
- Drainage around the stoma site is white, yellow, or green
- Drainage around the stoma site is discolored and has an unpleasant odor
- Crusting at the stoma site
- Large amount of tissue build up, such as granulation tissue
- Swollen skin or tissue at the stoma site
- Repetitive leakage of food, gastric contents, or bowel contents
- Leakage, the device may be too loose or too tight (stoma length may need to be re-measured)
- Possible tube migration:
- Low profile device: External bolster is no longer flush against the skin. Look for either a distinct indentation at the stoma site or a distinct gap between the device and skin.
- Traditional length device: External bolster has moved from original position (refer to cm markings).
- The G-tube or cecostomy/appendicostomy tube falls out and you are unable to replace it easily
- Pain at the stoma site
- Bleeding, pus, or inflammation at the stoma site
- Distended stomach, a possible indication of gastric or intestinal blockage