What happens if you find a clot in your colostomy bag?

Answer 1

I have a permanent ileosyomy & stoma for 12 years now. I have experienced bleeding around the perimeter of my stoma many times, sometimes sever. Bleeding is usually stopped quickly by applying direct pressure to the site with 2 x 2 or toilet paper. I have used "procto-cream" as a follow up treatment. Size the cut out of your wafer carefully. Change flange frequently to allow healing and be gentle around the stoma. If cuts or ulcers appear on or around stoma see your ostomy nurse or Dr. .

Answer 2

This is not always an emergency. The stoma bleeds very easily. Just the slightest touch can set is off bleeding profusely. It is a common concern for newly colostomized patients. As the stool is often very liquid in consistency the amount of blood appears to be much more than it really is. New patients often pinch the stoma as they are applying or reapplying the collection bag. This can happen with little or no pain involved. On emptying the bag they are shocked to see "great amounts" of blood pour out. Remove the appliance and verify the blood is not coming from the outside of the stoma and contact your doctor or stoma care aid if the problem persists.

Answer 3

Blood in feces means that there's bleeding in the gastrointestinal system. I'd suggest that anyone with blood in their feces sees a doctor. Here's the thing about blood in your feces... it isn't necessarily a serious issue, but it could be. No sense in taking a chance with something like this, so yeah, I'd recommend that a doctor be consulted.