complications post colostomy

why there is complications like wound infection, anastomotic leakage,intestinal obstruction, urinary retention and intra-abdominal abscess after colostomy? can you provide me with an answer to my respective complications? thank you...

[Nancy04]

I have the same issues and I am working with a GI dr as well as a Color rectal specialists...tests, tests, tests,  but NEVER any answers.  be DEMANDING. it's YOUR body, YOU have to live with it. do NOT leave the office without a resolution.

[worried878]

Often nutritional status/or a poor nutritional status can cause anastomosis leakage and scar tissue from surgery can cause obstructions as well as not enough fluid intake..  Obesity can also contribute.  Urinary retention can be caused by the anesthesia or pain medications given post op but if it has been a long time since surgery, this would no longer be the case.  Some medications can cause retention as well  I am not sure of what procedure u had or why...but these days physicians can get you through most anything...but it is good to understand what is going on with your body so you can ask informed questions.