Dealing with Anal Leakage Years After Colostomy

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nofunatall
Jul 19, 2022 2:45 pm

Had a colostomy 5 years ago.  Just this week having anal leakage.   

 

Homie With A Stomie NS
Jul 19, 2022 2:53 pm

leakage? or muscus

TerryLT
Jul 19, 2022 7:39 pm

Yes, mucus is perfectly normal.  Your colon is still producing the lubricant it always did, even though its job is not needed anymore.

Terry

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Past Member
Jul 21, 2022 6:30 am

it could be that your anal muscles aren’t working as well as they used to.  if the output that’s leaking is different than your normal ( more blood, larger quantity, odor, change in color/consistency etc) you should have your dr check it.  in my case leakage was the first symptom that Crohn’s disease had found it’s way into my stump and I needed treatment to get it under control/reduce leaking.