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Ostomy & J-Pouch | Last Active: Dec 21, 2025 | Replies (10)Comment receiving replies
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@pez01 I don’t think it’s meant to be “wiped” cleaned like you would your mouth…or anus….it”s inverted mucosal
Tissue. There is no skin (outer covering) If the bleeding
Stops,…that’s normal. If you manipulate/clean your stoma, it will bleed. Be gentle with it.