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Colostomy problem: Rectal discharge 18 months out

Posted by bcstew @bcstew, Sep 29, 2020

My surgery was 18 months ago and I have had no rectal discharge in all that time. Yesterday twice there was a watery discharge.
I am now wearing a pad, Is this a common occurance? Should I see my surgeon?

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kenc | @kenc | Dec 6, 2021

Medication, exercise (which actually exasperated the pain). The doctor will be increasing the Cymbalta dosage shortly

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rom1 | @rom1 | May 15 11:46am
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@sher99

Diver which led to infection to burst colon. Emergency surgery. On prednisone for GCA since 2010. Able to answer and share on both issues.

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Had emergency colostomy 12.21
Rectal leakage with no help or suggestions

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collectors6431 | @collectors6431 | May 17 3:29pm
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@rom1

Had emergency colostomy 12.21
Rectal leakage with no help or suggestions

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I have has that for 10 years from an emergency operation leaving me an ileostomy. My surgeon had no problem with it.

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | 4 days ago
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@rom1

Had emergency colostomy 12.21
Rectal leakage with no help or suggestions

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Welcome @rom1, I’m sorry to hear that you are still dealing with rectal leakage with no resolution.

You may also wish to join the Zoom support group on June 6
– Ostomy Monthly Support Group https://connect.mayoclinic.org/event/ostomy-monthly-support-group-2/

@collectors6431 @sher99 @kenc may have some helpful tips for managing rectal discharge.

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