Black and Thin Stool with Double-Barrel Ileostomy - Seeking Advice

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Past Member
Feb 14, 2024 12:20 pm

I have a double-barrel ileostomy. Had it for 4 and a half months now. This morning I felt like I needed a bowel movement. Now I know it's normal to get phantom feelings. Only I did pass a motion that was almost black and thin. It's worried me sick since. Though I feel fine and had no pain. Has anyone else experienced this, please? To put my mind at ease.

Thanks x

Morning glory
Feb 14, 2024 12:36 pm

I haven't experienced this, but I have seen a past post where the same thing came up. If you're feeling fine, no pain; don't stress about it. Call your ostomy nurse or doctor if you are still worried if you don't get answers on here. Best of wishes.

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Justbreathe
Feb 14, 2024 12:38 pm

Double barrel ileostomy here and... Yep - 3-1/2 years and occasional out-butt in the form of tiny poopettes... color is baby poop yellow though - maybe yours is residual from surgery? Perhaps you should just call the surgeon's office for clarification on color... other osties put me at ease saying this is a form of mucus (I do hate that word - ranks right up there with phlegm). jb

JVM261
Feb 14, 2024 8:15 pm

I have had an end ileostomy since September, and it happened to me once. I have a few inches of large colon left. I was told it can happen and not to worry if there is no blood, fever, etc. But yes, call your doctors to double-check.

Past Member
Feb 15, 2024 12:49 am

Call your doctor

 

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Past Member
Feb 15, 2024 1:04 am

I did call them, yes. They weren't concerned. Said it's residual phew.

IGGIE
Feb 15, 2024 11:41 am

G'day Nikki, if it's black it is probably old blood from the operation just working its way out. Old blood goes black. Regards, IGGIE

Caz67
Feb 15, 2024 2:04 pm

Love the new word JB Poopette XX

w30bob
Feb 15, 2024 5:10 pm

As does most biological matter that's decomposing. Think compost pile!

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