I'm wondering if this is normal. I have had my PEG tub in for two months now and it still oozzes this whiteish pussie stuff. I put a slit sponge gauze on it each day, and each day I take it off I see this puss. My RO said its normal, but I wonder. Is this normal or should I see my GI doctor?

Thanks
Mike

No..do not remember whitish pussie stuff...Bill's was more just a small amount dark gunk like that which showed in the tube itself. Is the insertion point sore or painful? I would be a little concerned.

Could this be formula that is leaking? There can be a small amount of leakage around where the tube comes out of the stomach.
I would suggest putting some antibiotic ointment at that spot. Then place the drain sponge on top. I always use either antibiotic ointment or another prescription cream then the drain sponge everyday after my shower.

It could be a sign of infection so give the antibiotic ointment a try and if it doesnt change then check with the doc.

I have dysphagia and have had a G tube for about two years. I have daily ooze of formula. I monitor the site for redness or swelling and use the smell test on my used drain sponge to assure that the ooze is formula and not infectious discharge.

Agree with the above advise to watch for irritation, redness, swelling, pain, puss, smell as indication for possible infections. I have mine for two years, and slightly leaks or has gunk, but I don't like to put any gauze between it, so it does not harbor moisture, which bacteria likes, so I let mine air dry with no covering. I use soap and water to clean when showering, peroxide after, and Bactrim ointment, and sometimes clotromizole ointment if a fungal infection is suspected, the dr prescribed previously, but using too often has the risk of becoming resistant to these meds. There is also normal granualization around the stoma site that occurs, that can cause bleeding, discharge too, which is the body's way of healing. As mentioned, see you GI doctor for any concerns.