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Dealing with fecal matter output from rectum after ileostomy?

Ostomy & J-Pouch | Last Active: 1 day ago | Replies (13)
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I had permanent ileostomy in March, developed Ileus, back in hospital for another 2 wks. Doing fine now with ileostomy pouch. I have about 2” of a rectum stump. My colon is completely gone. I get mucus and some light blood discharge and pressure from time to time, seems any lifting and or bending flares this, back to the bathroom and staying home…. VERY frustrating! Anyone else deal with this healing process of the rectal stump? How long does this rectal stump take to heal? P.S. Dr’s are tapering Prednisone and starting Clytezo to help RA inflammation

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Susan F, Volunteer Mentor | @susanf8 | 3 days ago

@hotrodder it probably depends on why you had the ileostomy. If you have inflammatory bowel disease, like ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease it might be because there is disease in the rectal stump.

If the bleeding and pressure is enough to keep you home, it's certainly something to talk to your medical team about.

Have you talked to your doctor about this?

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