[tri-med] granulation tissue

HI:
Could anyone tell me what causes granulation tissue around the button?and could 
it happen anytime and not necessarily right away.  Pamela has had a button 
since she was 9 months old and just this past few months she is having 
difficulties with her button.  She is now 11.  We have also changed from a 
Mickey to a Nutriport and it is not as easy to put in or out as it's more 
pliable, the stem is not as stiff.  Anyway when I remove it she is in pain and 
it bleeds, which it never did before.  There is always a slight discharge , 
sticky sometimes yellow, crusty in the a.m. The nurse clinician figures it's 
granulation tissue. Well obviously it's inside as I don't see anything visible 
on the outside.  I'm wondering if Pamela's worsening of her scoliosis is 
causing irritation.  I've had to get a longer button as it was really hard to 
access as her skin is all folding over top of it, now this one sticks way out 
but it's easier to deal with.  Anyone have any comments, suggestions??? before 
I go see the Doctor.

Thanks

Mom(Betty) to Pamela (Tri18) 11 yo, charismatic, tube fed, Tina 25(expecting 
any day), Allan 19, Annette 18, Jennifer 13, and wife to Jim for 31 yrs. in 
beautiful British Columbia.
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